Community Health Advising Session

1. There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failures. ~ Colin Powell Community Health Advising Session Spring 2013

2. Community HealthDepartment of Kinesiology Halenbeck Hall 327 320-308-4251 kinesiology@stcloudstate.edu • www.stcloudstate.edu/kinesiology Dr. Laura Finch, Interim Department Chair Suzanne Nordos, Office Manager Dr. Lori Ulferts, Faculty Dr. Teresa Washut Heck, Faculty Troy Shafer, Faculty Christa Hayes, SHHS Student Relations Coordinator Advising Center Representatives

3. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Applying to the major • Major Requirements • Degree Audit Report (DARS) • Speak with an advisor • Get your access code (if applicable)

4. University graduation requirements • University minimum requirements for a bachelor’s degree: • 120 credits • 40 credits in Liberal Education • 45 credits in upper-division (300-499) courses • 30 credits in residence at SCSU • Apply for graduation (best done 2 semesters prior to graduation) Records and Registration office, AS 118 Major-specific requirements: • 2.5 overall GPA to be admitted to the Community Health major and to graduate from the program • Must complete all major courses with a grade of "C-" or better

5. How to Apply to the Community Health Major: • Must complete HLTH 220 • Minimum completed 9 credits of HLTH courses within the Community Health major • (Choices: HLTH 210, 215, 305, 405, 430, 475, 481, 482) • Download from the website the Community Health Major/Minor Application Form • Complete the form electronically (utilizing your DARS Report) • Gather the needed signatures (get the minor advisor’s or a second major advisor’s signature before the required Community Health advisor’s) • The Kinesiology Chairperson will submit the form to Records and Registration • Records and Registration will notify the student by email (minimum of 2 weeks)

7. Minors that compliment a community health major Athletic coaching Biology Communication Sciences and Disorders Community Psychology Child and Family Studies Communication Studies • Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education Gerontology Human Relations Marketing (Business) Mass Communications Psychology • Women's Studies • ***A minor is not required, but you’ll need to complete 120 credits total and have a total of 45 upper division credits (300-400 level) to graduate. • You might find that you’re falling short with just Liberal Education • and Com Hlth major courses*** Your choice of a minor depends on your interests, career goals, what population you may be working with, etc. New!!! Nursing Home Administration Certificate Program (29-35 credits) Offered in the Political Science Department

8. Tools to use in Registration • Interactive Degree Audit Report (DARS) • Sign into e-Services • Click on “Grades and Transcripts” • Click on “Interactive Degree Audit” • Use your DARS report to complete your Application for the major form • Liberal Education Checklist is provided on your DARS • Major Checklist (included on DARS once you are admitted into the major)

9. Sign into e-Services Speak with an advisor to • Get your questions answered • Plan your schedule • Apply for the major (if applicable) • Get your access code (if applicable)