Public Health is a multidisciplinary field concerned with promoting and protecting health in individuals, families, communities and entire populations through such measures as disease prevention, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research on epidemics and diseases. The BSPH prepares students to work in a number of health-related fields or enter graduate or professional school. Public Health professionals with this degree are in increasing demand for employment by government agencies and private organizations as public health analysts, health care managers, educators, risk assessors, and occupational health and safety technicians.
Summary of Requirements
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2024-2025 |
| GE Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
6 |
| Major and Related Courses |
65 |
Free electives
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6
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TOTAL
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120* |
*Some required pre-major and major courses overlap with GE requirements.
Students needs to maintain a 2.5 GPA for the PHS curriculum (Pre-major courses and Major and related courses).
Required pre-major courses 6 credits
Required Public Health Core Courses 30 credits
| MAT 211 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PHS 201 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHS 202 | Foundations of Environmental Health | 3 |
| PHS 203 | Introduction to Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| PHS 301 | Behavioral Health Interventions: Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PHS 303 | Foundations of Healthcare Systems and Policy | 3 |
| PHS 370 | Health Disparities in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community | 3 |
| PHS 402 | Internship Seminar | 3 |
| PHS 403 | Internship in Public Health | 3 |
| STM 403 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
Note: Students are required to meet with advisor prior to internship agreements for PHS 403.
Required Public Health Science Track Courses 23 credits
This track will focus on the science aspect of the multidisciplinary field of public health. It will include courses in science, math, data science, and technology. This is a good track for people considering jobs that are more research-based. In addition, this track would prepare students for similar graduate schools.
| BIO 107 | Principles of Biology for Science Majors I | 3 |
| BIO 108 | Principles of Biology for Science Majors II | 3 |
| BIO 109L | Principles of Biology for Science Majors I - Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 110L | Principles of Biology for Science Majors II - Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 333 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CHE 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 109 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Public Health Science Track Electives 12 Credits
Choose 12 credits from the following:
For students seeking to continue their education in specific fields (nursing, audiology, epidemiology, environmental science, etc) certain courses are required. Students are recommended to meet with their advisors to ensure they select appropriate courses.
Required Health Education Track Courses 23 credits
This track will focus on the education aspect of the multidisplinary field of public health. It will include courses in education, psychology, communication, and social work. This is a good track for people considering jobs that are on the frontline. In addition, this track would prepare students for similar graduate schools.
| BIO 105 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4 |
| BIO 203 | Anatomy and Physiology for Human Service Majors | 4 |
| EDU 250 | Introduction to Education and Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 323 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PHS 304 | Public Health Education | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Lifespan Development | 3-4 |
Health Education Track Electives 12 Credits
Choose 12 credits from the following:
Students are recommended to meet with their advisors to ensure they select appropriate courses that would prepare them for the career or graduate program that they are seeking.
| BIO 106 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 251 | Nutrition | 3 |
| COM 150 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COM 280 | Group Communication | 3 |
| COM 290 | Public Presentations | 3 |
| COM 324 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 350 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM 410 | Advanced Public Presentations | 3 |
| ENG 250 | Introduction to Public and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| LIN 101 | Sign Language & Sign Systems | 3 |
| PER 110 | Wellness | 3 |
| PER 350 | Event Planning and Management | 3 |
| PER 386 | Teaching Physical Education and Wellness in Elementary Schools | 3 |
| PER 390 | Teaching Physical Education and Wellness in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| PHS 204 | Foundations in Global Health | 3 |
| PHS 295 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| PHS 395 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| PHS 495 | Special Topics | 1-5 |
| PHS 499 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| PSY 270 | Psychology and Deaf People | 3 |
| PSY 311 | Development I: Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 313 | Development II: The Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| PSY 315 | Development III: Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| PSY 317 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 456 | Gender Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 457 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 460 | Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
| SGS 501U | Introduction to Sexuality & Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOC 250 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SWK 318 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| SWK 507U | Alcohol and Drug Addictions: Intervention Strategies | 3 |
Required Health Equity Track Courses 20 credits
This track will focus on the equity aspect of the multidisplinary field of public health. It will include courses in psychology, sociology, and government. This is a good track for people who are interested in social justice with jobs that focuses on recongition, description, and elimination of health inequities. In addition, this track would prepare students for similar graduate schools.
| BIO 105 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4 |
| BIO 203 | Anatomy and Physiology for Human Service Majors | 4 |
| GOV 110 | Basic American Government | 3 |
| PHS 204 | Foundations in Global Health | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SWK 203 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
Health Equity Track Electives 15 Credits
Choose 15 credits from the following:
Students are recommended to meet with their advisors to ensure they select appropriate courses that would prepare them for the career or graduate program that they are seeking.
Upon completion of the degree requirements in public health, all students are expected to demonstrate their ability to: