The Study of the Opinions, Needs, and Expectations of Stakeholders Regarding the Bachelor of Science Program in Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Burapha University

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the opinions, needs, and expectations of stakeholders regarding the Bachelor of Science program in Health Education and Promotion. Data was collected from 30 stakeholders involved in the program using a questionnaire developed by the researcher, along with in-depth interviews conducted from July to September 2021 during the program's operation. The data was analyzed through interpretation and summarization to ascertain facts in a descriptive format.

The research findings indicate that stakeholders have a positive view of the program, which offers diverse teaching methods that encompass both academic knowledge and practical skills. A key aspect of the teaching management is the promotion and integration of various essential skills through instructional processes aimed at developing specific competencies in health education and promotion, particularly through skill training and professional experience within the context of the Eastern Special Development Zone.

Additionally, the program emphasizes the organization of cooperative education and the integration of education with work. There are specific needs and expectations regarding the desirable attributes of graduates from the program, aiming for graduates to possess health knowledge and the ability to effectively apply this knowledge in their respective work contexts. Graduates are also expected to be lifelong learners who are open to new experiences and to possess essential life and work skills (Soft Skills).

Based on the study's results, it is recommended that the information be utilized to enhance the instructional design of the program's courses, promote extracurricular activities, and establish a framework for developing the desirable characteristics of graduates in the future.