Self-financed Top-up degree programme Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) (2-YEAR FULL-TIME / 3 – YEAR PART-TIME) Programme Introduction

Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) Online Application: http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online Enquires: 2948 7431 or bhe@eduhk.hk Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/top_up/BHE.htm Professor Joanne Chung welcomes Wong Kam-po & Marco Kwok Ho-ting, the elite athletes to join BHE in 2010. Elite Athletes, Chan Ka Man, Yip Pui Yin, Lee Wai Sze and Lok Kwan Hoi joined BHE in 2011, 2012 & 2013 respectively.

Dialogue Session with BHE Champions 2014

BHE applicants include registered nurses, registered school teachers (ECE/primary/secondary), registered social workers, healthcare providers in elderly centers, police, personnel in District Council, project managers in community centers and...

And … Graduates from Associate Degree/Higher Diploma in health or health related studies

Programme Aims train-the-trainer health education Nurses health education Patients/clients in hospital & community settings provide basic health education School teachers and school social workers

Programme Aims integrate knowledge, theory and practice in providing health education in various train-the-trainer programmes in school and healthcare settings for various kinds of clients -- schoolchildren, teenagers, adults and patients in the community; implement evidence-based practice in health education; diagnose health problems, plan health education strategies, convey implementation of the plan to patients, motivate them to comply, and evaluate outcomes; evaluate contemporary health issues in healthcare; and perceive and adapt to changes in the healthcare field, in society, and in their clients. They should be able to think creatively.

Curriculum and Structure 24 cps 6 cps 60 cps Honours Project Health Education Practice Core Courses Electives Total

Curriculum and Structure Academic Electives (24 cps) Drug Education and Prevention Health Behaviour: Theory and Program Planning Fundamentals in Traditional Chinese Medicine Integrative Nutrition Sexual Health and Human Sexuality Pain Education Food Safety Education Child and Adolescent Health Education Contemporary Issues in School Health Physical Fitness Education Mindfulness Peer Mediation Diet in Health and Disease Mobile Apps Development for Health Education Health Emergency Education Elderly Rehabilitation and Education Human Anatomy Core courses (24 cps) Foundation of Health Education Introduction to Primary Health Health Counseling Research Methods Mental Health Education Infection Control Education Health, Culture and Society Health Statistics

Curriculum and Structure Health Education Practice (6 cps) aims to develop students’ health education knowledge and skills related to their area of interest Students have to carry out health education programmes in selected settings work in groups under the supervision of their supervisors Honours Project (6 cps) aims to develop students’ research knowledge and skills related to their area of interest work in groups under the supervision of their supervisors

Health Education Practice Walk Your Life to Health with ‘C All Star’ and secondary students Never Try, No Regret with Boy Scouts Let’s Move Your Body with Elite Athletes and primary students

Health Education Practice Exergaming, Gain Your Body Shake

Health Education Practice Mental Health Education Carnival

HKIEd/EdUHK Voluntary Hairdresser for the Elderly Community Services HKIEd/EdUHK Voluntary Hairdresser for the Elderly HKIEd/EdUHK Healthy Cooking Competition to Promote Messages of Love, Health and Care in Community HKIEd/EdUHK Dancing Competition to Promote message of Love, Health and Care in Community

Curriculum and Structure Additional Compulsory Courses (bridging courses) Prospective and commencing students may be required to take three preparatory Additional Compulsory Courses in order to assist them in meeting pre- requisites for the BHE programme entry.

Curriculum and Structure Additional Compulsory Courses (9 cps): Students who are required to take the ACC will have to complete a total of 69 cps in order to fulfill the graduation requirement of the program. Health Service in Hong Kong Human Biology HealthCare Ethics

Credit transfer Credit transfer may be granted to students in recognition of their prior learning experiences. Students should submit application for credit transfer after they have completed their programme registration.

Admissions Requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants should: have obtained a Higher Diploma in health/health-related disciplines or equivalent*; or be serving teachers in kindergartens, primary, secondary or special schools; or registered social workers; or have obtained a Certificate in Education or Certificate of the Teachers of Children with Special Educational Needs, degree or post-graduate diploma in education, or degree or diploma in social work or equivalent; and be fluent in both written and spoken English. * For applicants of Associate Degree in health or health-related studies, they are required to complete the Additional Compulsory Courses (ACC) before graduation.

Academic Recognition Award a Bachelor of Health Education (Hons) degree Will NOT enable a graduate to become a practicing nurse in Hong Kong A wide range of employment opportunities, and will be able to compete for high-level positions Qualify for work as health promotion officers in elderly centers, as community health educators, as wellness coordinators in outpatient departments/clinics, etc Opportunity to do postgraduate study at the University through a variety of Master’s programmes. The University also offers Doctor of Education programme and PhD programme for doctoral study in the relevant specialty.

BHE Graduates Attending the Congregation Ceremony

 Pursuit of postgraduate qualifications by BHE graduates Career prospects  Employment Statistics 2010/11 Cohort 2011/12 Cohort 2012/13 Cohort 2013/14 Cohort 2014/15 Cohort Employed (Teaching) 11% 40% 15% 31% 17% Employed (Non-teaching) 67% 45% 59% 47% 83% Pursuit of Higher Degrees 22% 12.5% 23% 14.5% -  Pursuit of postgraduate qualifications by BHE graduates Institution Programme The Education University of Hong Kong 香港教育大學 Master of Education Master of Psychology Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Programme Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (School & Community Settings) The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學 MSc: Nutrition, Food Science and Technology (Full-time) Master of Nursing Science (Pre-Registration) (Full-time) Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Education Hong Kong Baptist University 香港浸會大學 Master of Public Health Master of Nursing Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental and Public Health Management Master of Social Work Professional Diploma of Leisure and Recreation Sports Management The University of Hong Kong 香港大學 Master of Medical Science (Full-time) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 香港理工大學 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Therapy National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 美國國家體能協會 NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®)

Duration and Mode of Study 2-year Full-time or 3-year Part-time HK$173,400 for whole programme (HK$2,890 per credit point)

Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) For further information (e.g. subsidized amount), please visit the website of Student Finance Office of the HKSAR Government.

Scholarships The University offered a range of scholarship schemes. In 2016/17, the following scholarships were offered to BHE students: - Entrance Scholarships - FLASS Scholarships for Outstanding Academic Performance - EdUHK Student Award Scheme - Post Secondary Scholarships - Student Exchange Scholarships - Outstanding Performance Scholarship - Talent Development Scholarship

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