Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam, scores  or specific course work.

• English 2 Proficiency 
• MATH 1210 
• Reading 2 Proficiency 

Term 1

• PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 1410 - Biology for Health Sciences 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 1492 - Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 1410 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 1492 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)

Term 2

• MATH 1330 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credit hour(s)

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• ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)

Term 3

• ANTH 1130 - Cultures of the World 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2392 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credit hour(s)

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• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition 3 credit hour(s)
• Social/Behavioral Science Requirement  3 credit hour(s) )(Cannot be a Psychology Course)

Term 4

• BIO 2110 - Microbiology 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2192 - Microbiology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 3 credit hour(s)
• ENG 2219 - Technical Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• Fine Arts Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• PHYS 1010 - Introduction to Physics 3 credit hour(s)

Note

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Health Education at UNM. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

Students are strongly recommended to meet with a UNM Health Education advisor to discuss their transfer plans. Contact information is available on the Health Education website.