Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
Mrs. Margo Shanks, Director
Requirements for a Major in Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
| Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
| Admission and Graduation Requirements – minimum overall GPA of 2.75. | ||
| No course may be taken pass-fail. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
| PWR 3318 | Professional & Workplace Writing | 3 |
| HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
| or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
| Contemporary Social Issues | 6 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | ||
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | 2-3 | |
| Fine Arts and Performing Arts Distribution List | ||
| Foreign Languages and Cultures | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Cultures Distribution List | ||
| Select one of the following courses in other fields: | 3-4 | |
| Information Technology | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | ||
| Software Applications for Personal Productivity | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Statistics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Introductory Statistical Methods | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| 3 hrs “1000+” Math Elective | 3 | |
| Laboratory Science | ||
| HP 1420 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 1302 & BIO 1102 | Introductory Microbiology and Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 4 |
| or BIO 4302 & BIO 4102 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab | |
| Lifetime Fitness | 3 | |
| Fitness Theory and Practice | ||
Lifetime Fitness Distribution List (2 courses) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Public Health Required Courses | ||
| PUBH 1145 | Health and Human Behavior | 1 |
| PUBH 2101 | Professional Development for Public Health | 1 |
| PUBH 2330 | Introduction to Public and Population Health | 3 |
| PUBH 2331 | Health Concepts and Competencies | 3 |
| PUBH 3331 | Planning in Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PUBH 3350 | Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| PUBH 3351 | Epidemiology/Vital Statistics | 3 |
| PUBH 4331 | Intervention Design in Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PUBH 4333 | Evaluation in Public and Community Health | 3 |
| PUBH 4340 | Global Health | 3 |
| PUBH 4355 | Human Diseases | 3 |
| Public Health Restricted Electives | ||
| Select 12 semester hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Consumer Health | ||
| Mood-Modifying Substances | ||
| Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | ||
| Maternal and Infant Health | ||
| Men's Health and Wellness | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Dying and Death Education | ||
| Cross-Cultural Health Communication | ||
| Consumer Nutrition | ||
| Professional Field Experiences | ||
| Allowed only after completing PUBH required courses | ||
| PUBH 4580 | Professional Internship in Health | 5 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select twelve semster hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Child and Family Health in Global Perspective | ||
| Anthropology of Religion | ||
| Biology of Global Health | ||
| Medical Genetics | ||
| Viruses and Global Health | ||
| Managerial Communications | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Cross-Cultural Communication | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Communication and the Family | ||
| General Biochemistry | ||
| Economics of Health and Medical Care | ||
| Environment and Society | ||
| World Food Problems | ||
| Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development | ||
| Christian Spirituality and Health Care | ||
| History of Medicine | ||
| U.S. Health Care System | ||
| Marketing Concepts | ||
| Nonprofit Marketing | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| A Survey of Human Development | ||
| Psychology and Aging | ||
| Population Health | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Aging and Mental Health | ||
| Trauma, Loss, and Mourning | ||
| Additional Electives (as needed to complete 124 hours) | 8 | |
| Suggested courses: | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | ||
| Managing People in Organizations | ||
| Nonprofit Marketing | ||
| Behavioral Medicine | ||
| Considerations for Diverse Populations in Leisure Programming | ||
| City and Community | ||
or SOC 4381 | Methods of Social Research | |
| Total Hours | 124-127 | |
Note: Students are advised that certain prerequisites may exist within supporting area and restricted electives. This may increase the total hours needed for graduation. It is the responsibility of the student to complete prerequisites or seek permission from instructors to enroll in classes requiring such prerequisites.