Degree
Bachelor of Science in Public HealthMission
The mission of 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Public Health is to prepare graduates to address the complex public health problems that global populations face through the generation of new knowledge, use of scientific evidence and collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
Major Description
Public health is defined as "all organized measures to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on entire populations, not on individual patients" (World Health Organization, 2016). Therefore, the field of public health focuses on the promotion of health and prevention of disease at a population level. As a student in 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Public Health program, you will develop the skills necessary to assess and understand the complexity of health issues that affect diverse populations, and identify potential solutions to address them. Benefiting from small class sizes, hands-on experiences, and one-on-one engagement with experienced faculty, you will learn how to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and to communicate complex health concepts to diverse audiences. The coursework you complete through our program will expand on the five core areas of public health:
- Health Policy: Developing laws and regulations to promote and protect health (e.g. seatbelt laws).
- Environmental Health: Assessing how the environment affects health (e.g. air and water quality).
- Social and Behavioral Health: Studying how people make health decisions and how to encourage healthier decision-making (e.g. how marketing influences health behavior decisions).
- Epidemiology: Studying how and why diseases are distributed in a population (e.g. tracing outbreaks of infectious diseases).
- Biostatistics: Analyzing population-level data to identify trends (e.g. using data to associate tobacco exposure with lung cancer).
911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Public Health program offers you the flexibility to pursue a minor in Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Nutrition, Political Science, or Health, Law and Policy.
Curricular Requirements
Courses |
Credits |
Year 1 |
30-32 |
BIO 104/104L - General Biology/Lab |
4 |
BIO 208/208L - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab |
4 |
ENG 110 - English Composition OR ENG 122 & ENG 123 |
4-6 |
IHS 130 - Interprofessional Health Care First Year Experience |
3 |
MAT 120/150 - Statistics |
3 |
PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
One (1) Creative Arts Course |
3 |
One (1) Explorations Course |
3 |
Year 2 |
32 |
BIO 209/209L - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab |
4 |
BIO 242/242L - Applied Microbiology/Lab |
4 |
PSY 250 - Lifespan Development |
3 |
NUTR 220 - Nutrition |
3 |
CMM 122 - Oral Communication OR SPC 100 - Effective Public Speaking |
3 |
ENV 104 - Environmental Issues |
3 |
EXS 120 - Personal Health & Wellness |
3 |
PUB 200 - Foundations in Public Health |
3 |
PUB 205 - Epidemiology |
3 |
One (1) SGA Course | 3 |
Year 3 |
31 |
PUB 310 - Social, Behavioral & Enviro. Factors in Public Health |
3 |
IHS 310 - Ethical Practice in the Health Professions |
3 |
HWOS 331 - Principles of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
3 |
HWOS 424 - Theories of Education |
4 |
Two (2) Electives |
6 |
BIO 309 - Pathophysiology |
3 |
PUB 305 - Research Methods |
3 |
PUB 300 - Global Health |
3 |
HWOS 341 - Health & Wellness in Aging Society | 3 |
Year 4 |
27 |
PUB 400 - Public Health Planning & Evaluation |
3 |
SOC 355 - Medical Sociology |
3 |
Two (2) Electives |
6 |
PUB 405 - Health Care Organization & Policy |
3 |
PUB 410 - Internship Experience/Research/Practicum (135 hours) |
3 |
HWOS 434 - Substance Misuse & Prevention |
3 |
CGH 490 - Global Humanities Seminar |
3 |
PUB 420 - Community Health Assessment |