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Online Delivery Beginning Summer Semester 2010

BS/HEALTH PROMOTION. Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion Degree-Completion Program. Online Delivery Beginning Summer Semester 2010. BS/HEALTH PROMOTION.

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Online Delivery Beginning Summer Semester 2010

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  1. BS/HEALTH PROMOTION Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion Degree-Completion Program • Online Delivery • Beginning Summer Semester 2010

  2. BS/HEALTH PROMOTION This program is primarily intended for those who have completed (or near completion of) a two-year college transfer program, or equivalent coursework, and wish to complete a four-year degree in health promotion.The goal of health promotion is to improve the health of individuals and communities through appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease-prevention programs.  Graduates of the Health Promotion area will be prepared as health professionals to have a positive impact on the health and well being of the entire population, and design intervention programs. The curriculum is also designed for those who will continue into graduate education.

  3. POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN Appalachian State University Chancellor: Dr. Kenneth Peacock Provost: Dr. Stan Aeschleman College of Fine & Applied Arts Dean: Dr. Glenda Treadaway College of Arts & Sciences College of Business School of Music Reich College of Education Among the departments within this college is the: Dept of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Department Chair: Dr. Paul Gaskill Among the programs offered by the department is: BS/Health Promotion Academic Advisor: Mr. Chris Shreve

  4. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS • Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Students … • Should pursue this program with ENTHUSIASM & PROFESSIONALISM • Should be prepared to meet the rigors of college courses. • This cohort provides the same education as the on-campus program. • Should be responsible for meeting program requirements on time. • Should review information and take appropriate actions on time. • Must abide by the regulations, including University Code of Student Conduct & Code of Academic Integrity. • Should notify the Program Manager of any questions, plans, or changes regarding courses, registration, or status with the cohort.

  5. PROGRAM OF STUDY 122-125 semester hours (sh) are required for graduation Lower-division courses transfer from a community college (or other accredited institution) Upper-division courses required for the major will be delivered to the cohort by Appalachian Lower-division courses are the responsibility of the student Equivalency information for these required courses is provided by Appalachian There is a precise schedule for delivery of cohort courses that students must follow Courses are delivered once to each cohort

  6. LOWER-DIVISION COURSEWORK • Community colleges offer lower-division (core curriculum) courses. Therefore, Appalachian will normally deliver only required upper-division courses to the cohort. • Concurrent enrollment – in Appalachian and community college courses – is permitted. • A minimum of 30sh of lower-division coursework is required for entry into the BS/HP program. • It is the student’s responsibility to either have completed – or to identify, apply and register for, and complete lower-division coursework for BS/HP degree requirements. Equivalent community college courses will be identified through checklists and other advising support. • Community college grades do not transfer - only courses and hours; however, a minimum 2.0 GPA on transferred lower-division coursework must be maintained .

  7. DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION • Appalachian courses will be offered only ONCE to each cohort • Coursework will be delivered Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters • Faculty will deliver courses ONLINE, via the Internet • Lab or field trip events are possible – though none are currently planned • An internship is required; 320 hours will be met during final one or two program semesters

  8. COURSES FOR THE MAJOR • HP 2100 Health Program Planning & Evaluation I • HP 3000 Fitness in Health Promotion • HP 2200 Lifestyle Disease & Risk Reduction • SOC 3100 Gerontology • HP 3130 Environmental Health • CIS3050 Foundation of Management Info Systems • FIN3680 Introduction to Finance • MGT3630 Intro to Organizational Behavior • continued on next page …

  9. COURSES FOR THE MAJOR • MKT3050 Principles of Marketing • HP 3200 Health Risk Appraisal • HP 3700 Health Behavior Change • HP 4100 Biostatistics • HP 4200 Principles of Epidemiology • HP 4300 Smoking Cessation/Alcohol Treatment • HP 4400 Weight Management • HP 4701 Seminar in Health Promotion • HP 4800 Health Promotion Interventions • HP4900 Internship, 320 hours

  10. ADVISING • Advising and assistance will be available from the cohort’s: • Academic Advisor, Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science– for all academic issues and program advise • Mr. Chris Shreve 800-355-4084 ext 7685 & shrevecs@appstate.edu • Program Manager, Office of Extension & Distance Education –for non-academic and logistical cohort support issues including applications, registration, financial aid/scholarships/student accounts, lower-division requirement advising, etc. • Ms. Reneé Cook 800-355-4084 & cookdr@appstate.edu

  11. RESOURCES • Appalachian State University, the Department of Health, Leisure & Exercise Science, and the Office of Extension & Distance Education are committed to providing a quality education experience, as conveniently as possible, to its online cohorts and students. • Resources and support include: • Library materials and resources available electronically, through the mail, and on-site. • ASU student identification cards will be created and mailed to you. An ID card is required for access to on-campus library materials. • A student financial account and student computer account will be assigned to you. Student Accounts Office: 800-355-4084 ext 2113, and AppalNet/Technical Support: 800-355-4084 ext6266. • If you need accommodation(s) for a disability, please review Office of Disability Services information at www.ods.appstate.edu and contact ODS, 828-262-3056, as soon as possible.

  12. RESOURCES • The cohort’s Program Manager, and other support professionals, in the Office of Extension & Distance Education are available and happy to assist you. • 800-355-4084 • www.ext-dl.appstate.edu

  13. COSTS • Appalachian State University • Estimated Tuition & Fees • 2009-10 Academic Year • $91.25 per semester hour (in-state student) • $450.50 per semester hour (out-of-state student) • Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases • can be expected. • Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc. Text information will be provided asap prior to each semester. The Appalachian Bookstore stocks all required texts, and can ship orders off-campus.

  14. FINANCIAL AID • Federal financial aid is available for students • who qualify. The free financial aid form – FAFSA – • is used; March 15 is the recommended submission deadline each year. www.fafsa.ed.gov 800-4-FED-AID • For more information about financial aid, see the College Foundation of North Carolina website at: www.cfnc.org • Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office: • 800-355-4084 ext 2190 • www.financialaid.appstate.edu • Appalachian off-campus programs typically provide 6 sh (half-time benefits). • Students who take required lower-level courses through a community college will report those hours for financial aid via a Consortium Agreement form.

  15. GRADUATION • Appalachian’s commencement occurs each May and December. On- and off-campus students graduate together on the Boone campus. Members of this cohort are eligible for graduation with honors, and to march during • ceremonies. • The Summer 2010 cohort • will graduate December 2013

  16. REGISTRATION FOR APPALACHIAN COURSES • Registration for your Summer Semester 2009 courses will be accomplished by the Office of Extension & Distance Education. • For all subsequent semesters, you will enroll in cohort courses via Appalachian’s student portal: www.appstate.edu - AppalNet (upper right corner). Registration information, instruction, and assistance will be provided each semester. • You can expect to view Summer 10 tuition and fees in AppalNet by mid-June 10. You may pay by credit card online, if you wish. • Tuition and fees will be deducted from Financial Aid awards and payments to your account, and any remaining funds will be forwarded to your home address. Be sure your REFUND AUTHORIZATION is set correctly in AppalNet!

  17. BOOKMARK THIS IMPORTANT INFO! • Please file and bookmark these sources of valuable information: • Extension & Distance Education: • www.ext-dl.appstate.edu • Appalachian State University: www.appstate.edu • Department of HLES site: www.hles.appstate.edu • Appalachian’s Financial Aid Office: www.financialaid.appstate.edu • Appalachian’s Library/Distance Learning Library Services: www.library.appstate.edu/distance_learning … Additional Distance Library information/tutorials will be made available during your first semester.

  18. Accessing AppalNET – and your Appalachian computer account From the University Homepage: www.appstate.edu click on AppalNET

  19. AppalNET ACS mails student User Name and initial password prior to first term Be sure to change the “initial” password You can reset your password here If problem logging in, there may be a browser issue. Click on “Browser Issues” to view a list of the browsers to use.

  20. AppalNET Student Screen Be sure to read your University e-mail account

  21. E-Mail

  22. What if I use another e-mail account? Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings”

  23. Mail Forwarding Page If you wish to have e-mail sent to another account, simply enter the e-mail account to which ASU e-mail should be forwarded and check “Enable forwarding” Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings” If you decide to use Mail Forwarding: 1) Test the forwarding by having someone send an e-mail to your ASU account 2) If you change your personal account make sure the Auto Forward is changed

  24. Other AppalNET Features Click on the Student Services tab within AppalNET Register here Check grades here Pay by credit card here If receiving financial aid through Appalachian, set instructions to handle refunds here

  25. Class Links within AppalNET Within AppalNET click on the “class links” tab If the course has an online component, access is available by clicking on the course title (unless the faculty member indicates otherwise)

  26. Extension and Distance Education Homepage: www.ext-dl.appstate.edu To find the email for faculty, staff, or students Banner ID is used to access DL Library resources An electronic newsletter is posted 3 times a year Quick access links “Directory” offers cohort/program contacts information. “Forms” provides access to a number of forms off-campus students will use

  27. Entry Page of Online Schedule of Off-Campus Classes After clicking on the term of the schedule, this page will appear Click to get to cohort name and then courses Step-by-step instructions are given for registration

  28. WELCOME Congratulations on your admittance to APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY … and welcome to the 2010 Online BS/Health Promotion Cohort

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