Status of the General Health Education Courses in U.S. Colleges and Universities.

Kittleson, Mark J.; DeBarr, Kathy A.

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ERIC Number: EJ438570

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Status of the General Health Education Courses in U.S. Colleges and Universities.

Kittleson, Mark J.; DeBarr, Kathy A.

Journal of School Health, v61 n8 p339-42 Oct 1991

Researchers examined the status of general health education courses in 248 colleges and universities. Survey results indicated the number of institutions offering and requiring a general health education course increased since 1981. Slightly less than 3.9 percent of the student population at the institutions completed a general health education course. (SM)

Descriptors: College Students, Course Selection (Students), Elective Courses, Enrollment Trends, Health Education, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Majors (Students), National Surveys, Required Courses, Student Interests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data

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Language: English

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