Level I Program Form revised 7/08
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program Health and Human Performance – Applied Health Option
We propose to change the name of the Applied Health Science option to
Summary
Community Health option. In addition, we have reduced the number of
elective courses for this option and increased the number of required courses
to ensure that upon graduation our students have the knowledge and skills to
become nationally certified health education specialists
.
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval, the Dean and the Associate Provost.
Requestor: Annie Sondag
Phone: 5215
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Signature
Date
Program Chair/Director:
_Scott Richter_________________________
Signature
Date
Other affected programs: Social Work,
Anthropology and Environmental Science
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Dean’s Signature
Date
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Initial Review in Provost’s Office
date
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Faculty Senate Review
date
Anthropology
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Signature
Date
Social Work
Signature
Date
Environmental Studies
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Provost
date
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Signature
Date
III Type of Level I Proposal (please check the appropriate space)
(a) Re-titling existing majors, minors, or options
(b) Eliminating existing majors, minors, or options via a program termination checklist
(c) Adding new minors or certificates where there is a major
(d) Adding new minors or certificates where there is an option in a major
(e) Departmental mergers and name changes
(f) Program revisions –for minor modifications use the program modification form
(g) Distance delivery of previously authorized degree program.
(h) Adding option within an existing major or degree *
(i) Eliminating organizational units such as departments, divisions and colleges or
schools *
(j) Consolidating existing program and/or degree *
*Requires level II BOR documentation submitted to the Provost’s Office (refer to
http://www.umt.edu/provost/curriculum.htm)
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IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing
program or major, please cut and paste the
requirements as they appear in the current catalog
below. www.umt.edu/catalog 
Applied Health Science Option (required
courses). Within Department (39 crs.): 181,
184, 226, 236N, 288 or appropriate
certification, 289 or appropriate certification,
330, 377, 378, 450, 465, 475E, 483, 484, 4 crs.
of 498. Out of Department (31-35 crs.):
COMM 111A; CHEM 151N; BIOL 106N;
BIOL 121N or SCI 350; SCI 201N- 202N or
BIOL 312, BIOL 313 ; MATH 117; WRT
222; PSYC 100S; CS 171. In addition,
students must complete an additional 24
credits, including at least 18 from the list
below. The remaining 6 credits can be
obtained from courses not on the list with the
prior approval of advisor. HHP 368, 369, 370,
371, 384, 386, 415, 425, 482, 485, 486; ACCT
201; ANTH 388, 444; BIOL 265N; CHEM
152N; EVST 225; MATH 241; MKTG 360;
PSYC 260, 352; SW 423, 455S (note: at least
16 of the 24 credits must be at the 300 level or
higher and students may not count more than
60 HHP credits toward graduation).
Please provide the proposed copy as you wish it
to appear in the catalog. 
Community Health Option (required
courses). Within Department (46 crs.): 181,
184, 226, 236N, 288/289 or appropriate
certification, 330, 370, 371, 415, 450, 465,
475E, 485, 488, 4 crs. of 498, and 6 crs. of
In Department electives to be approved by
academic advisor. Out of Department (41
crs.): COMM 111A; PSYCH 100; CHMY
121N; BIOL 106N; EVST 225; SCI 201N202N or BIOL 312, BIOL 313; ANTH 201;
WRT 222; SW 423; ANTH 444 and 6 crs. of
Out of Department electives to be approved
by academic advisor. (note: at least 4 of the
12 elective credits must be at the 300 level
or higher and students may not count more
than 60 HHP credits toward graduation).
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
We propose to change the name of the Applied Health Science option to Community Health option.
The phrase “community health” more closely reflects our curricular offerings. Additionally, students
graduating with a Bachelors degree in community health are eligible to take the national exam to
become Certified Health Education Specialists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009) projects
employment of health educators to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014, and that
people seeking work in this field will have favorable job prospects.
We have reduced the number of elective courses for this option and increased the number of required
courses to assure that our program follows the national curricular framework for community health
education programs. The more focused option will actually reduce the number of credits required for
the major from 95 credits to 91 credits. These minor program changes will ensure students gain the
knowledge and skills necessary to pass the certification exam and/or to find employment as health
education specialists in community or government based health oriented settings.
What other programs are affected by your
Environmental Science (EVST 225)
proposal? Obtain signatures as requested below.
Social Work (SW 425)
Anthropology (ANTH 444 & 201)
V Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change for all proposals.
VI Copies and Electronic Submission After all signatures have been obtained submit the
original, a paper copy and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221.