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    Bachelor of Science in Health Education

    About The Academic Program

    Qualify competitive specialized cadres in the field of health education and research, and actively contributing to community participation to enhance health and improve the quality of life

    Major

    Health Education

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    5 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor of Science in Health Education

    Career opportunities

    A health education specialist works in the following places: ,Ministry of Health and relevant community health authorities. ,Government and private hospitals. ,Schools health. ,Environmental health. ,Health authorities and associations. ,Private clinics. ,Health centers. ,Rehabilitation centers.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program teaches students concepts, theories, and health issues in public health and health education. It also identifys various methods for assessment and analysis in public health and health education, describe policies and practices in public health within the healthcare field, and apply health education concepts to promote health and provide care for patients, families, and communities. In addition, the program helps students evaluate the societal impact on health practices and policies, demonstrate professionalism in practice, and utilize technology in the field of health education.

    1-Qualify health education specialists, fulfilling professional competency frameworks in the specialty.
    2-Prepare health educators with distinguished research skills.
    3-Contribute effectively to community service and development in the field of health education in cooperation with relevant sectors.

    Knowledge and Understanding:
    1-Identify concepts, theories and health issues in public health and health education sciences.
    2-Describe different methods of assessment and analysis in public health and health education.
    3-Recognize of public health policy and practice in health care.
    Skills:
    1-Apply concepts of health education and health promotion in providing care to patient, family and community.
    2-Evaluate community dimensions of practice and policy.
    3-Utilize technology in health education field Values.
    Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility:
    1-Demonstrate Professionalism in practice

    1-Deep knowledge in health education field Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding in health education field and have the ability the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary contexts.
    2-Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for learning and working in health education field through digital channels.
    3-Communication Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences through different channels.
    4-Professionalism Graduates engage in professional behavior through evidence-based decision making.
    5-Ethical competency Graduates have personal values, which is reflected in their practice to be consistent with their roles as responsible members in the society.
    6-Community service Graduates participates in serving the community through a variety of community services.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Health Policy and Management 3
    Health Care System 3
    Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 3
    Social Psychology and Psychopathology 0 OR 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Medical Terminology 2
    Statistics for Health Specialties 3
    Health Profession Skills 3
    General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3
    Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2
    Human Biology for Health Specialties 3
    Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3
    Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
    General Physics for Health Specialties 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Microbiology 3
    Introduction to Public Health 2
    Health Promotion and Health Education 3
    Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
    Biostatistics 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Determinants of Health 2
    Epidemiology 3
    Basic Principles of Nutrition 2
    Human Growth and Development 2
    Health Behavior 3
    Psychological Basis for Health Education 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Demography 3
    Communicable Diseases 3 EPI221
    Non Communicable Diseases 3 HEP220OR HCS203OR HCS113OR CPY222OR OCC223
    Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3
    Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2
    Health Needs Assessment and Planning 3 HEP230

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    International Health 3 HEP322AND HEP325
    Environmental and Occupational Health 3
    Community Health 2
    Nutrition Education and Counselling 3 HEP211
    Implementation and Evaluation 3 HEP350
    Health Education in Schools 3 HEP230

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Mental Health 3
    Pharmaceutical Health Education 3 HEP322AND HEP325
    Geriatric Health Education 3 HEP325
    Research Methods 3 HEP351

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Health Informatics 3
    Women and Reproductive Health 3
    Clinical Practice of Patient Education 3 HEP443
    Graduation Project 3 HEP443AND HEP490AND HEP461
    Emergency Life Support Techniques 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Internship 0 HRS114AND HEP491AND HEP462AND EPI404AND HEP427