Ingredients for Enhanced Health Curriculum: Service-Learning; Community; and Students

Abstract

College courses provide an ideal setting for addressing professional preparation concerning the application of the Areas of Responsibility for Health Education Specialists. University instructors and future professionals will be presented with an evidence-based approach to building a service-learning project grounded in these health education principles. Objectives: Following the pedagogical implementation of the service-learning project, college students will be able to demonstrate integration of the NCHEC Seven Areas of Responsibility; design, implement, and evaluate a health promotion intervention; and assess the potential impact of service-learning. Target Audience: College students in the field of health education/promotion and has the capacity to extend to general health courses.