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Program overview Summary of the Bachelor of Health Promotion program - Program code: 1283 | Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location |
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| 1283 | Bachelor of Health Promotion | BHProm | Logan | | Host element | Duration | Credit points | Semester intakes | | School of Public Health | 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | 240CP | S1 |
Why choose this program? From 2008, this program will be withdrawn and replaced by the Bachelor of Public Health [1332]. With an underlying philosophy that prevention is better than cure, the program focuses on the systems and practices that shape the health of nations, communities and individuals, in facing issues such as globalisation, technology, environmental degradation and population trends. You will undertake a broad range of classes, including group learning activities, how to plan and implement health improvement programs and media communication strategies, and in year three, go off-campus to gain first-hand experience as a health promotion practitioner in a real workplace environment. Your training will enable you to work in community health areas such as the environment, work/life balance, sexual health, living and working conditions, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, health inequalities, physical activity, drugs and alcohol. Year 1, you will be provided with a foundation in health promotion theory and the opportunity to build your interpersonal and research skills. Year 2, you will develop professional values, technical knowledge and practical skills in health promotion, including strong communication and group-work proficiencies. The focus of the third year is on integrating theory and practice, and you will undertake a practicum to obtain first-hand experience as a health promotion practitioner. Attendance The Bachelor of Health Promotion is offered full-time on campus at the Logan campus. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows. As a full-time student you will generally attend 10 -15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the semester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week. In year three of the program of study, students undertake a Health Promotion Practicum that requires attendance at a workplace to gain work experience. Students may take a reduced study load. You will be classed as a part-time student if you enrol in less than 30 credit points per semester.
Professional recognition As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership of the Australian Health Promotion Association, the Public Health Association of Australia and the International Union of Health Promotion and Education. Career opportunities You will gain employment in federal, state or local government departments; non-government, communitybased or private organisations, or international health agencies. Your career options include health promotion officer, project manager, public health officer, policy officer, community health worker, health coordinator, community development worker or program evaluator. You will also be well positioned to undertake postgraduate studies in public health, health services management or nutrition. Credit for prior study Griffith University awards credit for prior learning. Prior learning may relate to previous study taken at Griffith, another University, Training Organisation or TAFE. Students can apply to gain credit for prior learning by lodging a Credit Transfer Application form.
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