1. Online Delivery Part-time (typically two Appalachian courses/semester) Ten semesters (three years & one semester) Beginning Summer Semester 2012 Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion Degree-Completion Program BS/HEALTH PROMOTION

2. This program is primarily intended for those who have completed (or near completion of) a two-year college transfer program, or equivalent coursework, and wish to complete a four-year degree in health promotion. The goal of health promotion is to improve the health of individuals and communities through appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease-prevention programs. Graduates of the Health Promotion area will be prepared as health professionals to have a positive impact on the health and well being of the entire population, and design intervention programs. The curriculum is also designed for those who will continue into graduate education.

3. POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN Appalachian State University Chancellor: Dr. Kenneth Peacock College of Business College of Health Sciences Dean: Dr. Frederick Whitt Reich College of Education Among the departments within this college is the: Dept of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Department Chair: Dr. Paul Gaskill Among the programs offered by the department is: BS/Health Promotion Academic Advisor: Mr. Chris Shreve College of Arts & Sciences School of Music

4. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Students … Should pursue this program with ENTHUSIASM & PROFESSIONALISM Should be prepared to meet the rigors of college courses. This cohort provides the same education as the on-campus program. Should be responsible for meeting program requirements on time. Should review information and take appropriate actions on time. Must abide by the regulations, including University Code of Student Conduct & Code of Academic Integrity. Should notify the Program Manager of any questions, plans, or changes regarding courses, registration, or status with the cohort.

5. PROGRAM OF STUDY 122-125 semester hours (sh) are required for graduation Upper-division courses required for the major will be delivered to the cohort by Appalachian Lower-division courses transfer from a community college (or other accredited institution) There is a precise schedule for delivery of cohort courses that students must follow Courses are delivered once to each cohort Lower-division courses are the responsibility of the student Equivalency information for these required courses is provided by Appalachian

6. LOWER-DIVISION COURSEWORK Students must transfer lower-division CORE (to meet ASU’s General Education requirement) and additional degree-specific coursework, to meet freshman/sophomore-level requirements. Community colleges offer lower-division (core curriculum) courses. Therefore, Appalachian will normally deliver only required upper-division courses to the cohort. Concurrent enrollment – in Appalachian and community college courses – is permitted. A minimum of 30sh of lower-division coursework is required for entry into the BS/HP program. Community college grades do not transfer - only courses and hours; however, a minimum 2.0 GPA on transferred lower-division coursework must be maintained.

7. DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION Appalachian courses will be offered only ONCE to each cohort Coursework will be delivered Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters Faculty will deliver courses ONLINE, via the Internet Lab or field trip events are unlikely, though possible; none are planned A local internship is required; 320 hours will be met during final one, two, and/or three semesters

8. COURSES FOR THE MAJOR HP 2100Health Program Planning & Evaluation I HP 2200Lifestyle Disease & Risk Reduction HP 3000Fitness in Health Promotion SOC 3100Gerontology HP 3130Environmental Health HP 3200Health Risk Appraisal HP 3700Health Behavior Change HP 4100Biostatistics CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …

9. COURSES FOR THE MAJOR HP 4200Principles of Epidemiology HP 4300Smoking Cessation/Alcohol Treatment HP 4400Weight Management HP 4701Seminar in Health Promotion HP 4800Health Promotion Interventions HP4900Internship

10. ONLINE COURSES FOR MINORS Business Minor: MGT3630 CIS3050 FIN3680 MKT3050 And, an online COMMUNICATIONS minor is expected to be available Summer 2013 Sociology Minor: SOC1100 SOC3550 SOC3885 SOC2850

11. ADVISING Advising and assistance will be available from the cohort’s: Academic Advisor, Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science – for all academic issues and program advise  Mr. Chris Shreve 800-355-4084 x7685 & shrevecs@appstate.edu shrevecs@appstate.edu Program Manager, Office of Distance Education – for non-academic and logistical cohort support issues including applications, registration, financial aid/scholarships/student accounts, lower-division requirement advising, etc.  Ms. Reneé Cook 800-355-4084 & cookdr@appstate.educookdr@appstate.edu

12. RESOURCES Appalachian State University, the Department of Health, Leisure & Exercise Science, and the Office of Distance Education are committed to providing a quality education experience, as conveniently as possible, to its online cohorts and students. Resources and support include: Library materials and resources are available electronically and through the mail. ASU student identification cards will be created and mailed to you. An ID card is required for access to on-campus library materials. A student financial account and student computer account will be assigned to you. Student Accounts Office: 800-355-4084 ext 2113, and AppalNet/Technical Support: 800-355-4084 ext6266. If you need accommodation(s) for a disability, please review Office of Disability Services information at www.ods.appstate.edu and contact ODS, 828-262-3056, as soon as possible.www.ods.appstate.edu

13. OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES (ODS) If you have a disability and may need reasonable accommodations: Contact the ODS by phone at 828-262-3056 or www.ods.appstate.edu www.ods.appstate.edu Complete the registration process for Extension and Distance Education Students via www.ods.appstate.edu www.ods.appstate.edu ODS will have designated dates at off-campus host sites posted via ODS website and D.E. website

14. COSTS Appalachian State University Estimated Tuition & Fees 2012-13 Academic Year $133.50 per semester hour (in-state student) $540.50 per semester hour (out-of-state student) Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases can be expected. Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc. Text information will be provided asap prior to each semester. The Appalachian Bookstore stocks all required texts, and can ship orders off-campus.

15. FINANCIAL AID Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify. The free financial aid form – FAFSA – is used; March 15 is the recommended submission deadline each year. www.fafsa.ed.gov 800-4-FED-AIDwww.fafsa.ed.gov For more information about financial aid, see the College Foundation of North Carolina website at: www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office: 800-355-4084 ext 2190 www.financialaid.appstate.edu A ppalachian off-campus programs typically provide 6 sh (half-time benefits). Students who take required lower-level courses through a community college will report those hours for financial aid via a Consortium Agreement form.

16. GRADUATION Appalachian’s commencement occurs each May and December. On- and off-campus students graduate together on the Boone campus. Members of this cohort are eligible for graduation with honors, and to march during ceremonies. The Summer 2012 cohort will graduate August 2015 will graduate August 2015

17. BOOKMARK THIS IMPORTANT INFO! Please file and bookmark these sources of valuable information: Office of Distance Education: www.distance.appstate.edu Appalachian State University: www.appstate.eduwww.appstate.edu Department of HLES site: www.hles.appstate.eduwww.hles.appstate.edu Appalachian’s Financial Aid Office: www.financialaid.appstate.eduwww.financialaid.appstate.edu Appalachian’s Library/Distance Learning Library Services: www.library.appstate.edu/distance_learning … Additional Distance Library information/tutorials will be made available during your first semester. www.library.appstate.edu/distance_learning

18. Accessing AppalNET – and your Appalachian computer account From the University Homepage: www.appstate.edu click on AppalNET

19. AppalNET ACS mails student User Name and initial password prior to first term Be sure to change the “initial” password You can reset your password here If problem logging in, there may be a browser issue. Click on “Browser Issues” to view a list of the browsers to use.

20. AppalNET Student Screen Be sure to read your University e-mail account

21. E-Mail

22. What if I use another e-mail account? Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings”

23. Mail Forwarding Page Click on “Options” and then go to “Settings” If you wish to have e-mail sent to another account, simply enter the e-mail account to which ASU e-mail should be forwarded and check “Enable forwarding” If you decide to use Mail Forwarding: 1) Test the forwarding by having someone send an e-mail to your ASU account 2) If you change your personal account make sure the Auto Forward is changed

24. Other AppalNET Features Click on the Student Services tab within AppalNET Check grades here Register here Pay by credit card here If receiving financial aid through Appalachian, set instructions to handle refunds here

25. Class Links within AppalNET Within AppalNET click on the “class links” tab If the course has an online component, access is available by clicking on the course title (unless the faculty member indicates otherwise)

26. WELCOME Congratulations on your admittance to APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY … and welcome to the 2012 Online BS/Health Promotion Cohort