Program Information

The Health Promotion minor is open to all undergraduate students at Springfield College, except students in the Health Promotion for Schools and Communities major.  The minor is designed for students who have an interest in health and wellness to gain an in-depth understanding of  health-related topics, including community health education, sexuality, violence prevention, human disease, ethics, addiction, or environmental health.  These courses engage students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue advanced studies in health promotion, and the ability to apply health promotion concepts to their personal lives and chosen career path.

(15 credits)

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information about these programs, contact Dr. Michelle Moosbrugger, co-Department chair, Physical Education & Health Education at 413-748-3486 or Dr. Ted France,  co-Department chair, Physical Education & Health Education at 413-748-3774, or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Health Selectives

Select five courses (15 credits) from the following:

• HLTH 210 - Consumer and Environmental Health Credits: 3
• HLTH 260 - Drugs and Society Credits: 3
• HLTH 304 - Health Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: PreK-12 Credits: 3
• HLTH 343 - Community Health Practices Credits: 3
• HLTH 355 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
• HLTH 360 - Violence and Bullying/Prevention and Intervention Credits: 3
• HLTH 365 - The Dynamics of PsychoSocial Health Issues Credits: 3
• HLTH 425 - Human Disease and Health Promotion Credits: 3

Additional information

HLTH 260, 261, 304, 308 and 355 are recommended for students seeking health/family and consumer science teacher licensure.  Most states require 30+ credits in health/family and consumer science for teacher licensure.  Contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure for more information.

HLTH 365 is specifically required for Connecticut licensure.