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Bachelor’s of Science Degree Public Health Education Requirements

Expected Outcomes:

  • The learning outcomes for the Public Health Education program are as follows:
  • Interact with diverse individuals and communities to successfully produce or impact an intended public health outcome by translating evidence-based research into highly effective educational campaigns.
  • Plan for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of strategies to improve individual and community health.
  • Apply knowledge and application of core bioethical principles to contemporary health issues.
  • Describe the core functions of public health.
  • Apply critical analysis skills to contemporary health issues.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include

BIO 111General Biology I

4
Or
Or
BIO 115General Biology I for Majors

4
BIO 112General Biology II

4
Or
BIO 116General Biology II for Majors

4
MAT 231Statistics

3
PSY 113General Psychology

3
PSY 211Developmental Psychology-Lifespan

3
REL 399Bioethics

3

Required Natural Science Courses (12)

BIO 201Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4
BIO 202Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIO 261Microbiology

4

Required Education/Behavioral/Social Science Courses (15)

PSY 308Psychology of Learning & Cognition

3
PSY 351Abnormal Psychology

3
SOC 211Principles of Sociology

3
SOW 201Introduction to Human Services & Counseling

3
SOW 360Multicultural Education

3

Required Interdisciplinary Course (3)

NUR 200Medical Terminology and Math for Health Professions

3

Required Public Health Educator Courses (27)

PHE 220Introduction to Public Health Education

3
PHE 301Principles of Epidemiology

3
PHE 302Environmental Health Issues

3
PHE 340Principles of Nutrition

3
Or
HPPE 240Nutrition for Heath & Performance

3
PHE 400Human Sexuality

3
PHE 403Principles of Public Health Education

4
PHE 404Health Communication & Social Marketing

4
PHE 405Public Health Education Capstone

4

Required Upper Level Electives (11-12)

Note: Suggested course options to choose from listed below. Other options available with permission of advisor.

CJ 350Study of Deviant Behavior

3
Or
PSY 350The Study of Deviant Behavior

3
MAT 390Topics in Mathematics

3
PSY 312Marriage & Family

3
PSY 352Gerontology

3
PSY 406Disorders of Childhood and Youth

3
PSY 412Addictive Behavior

3
PSY 424Neuropsychology

3
REL 372Social Ethics

3

MAT 390: MAT 350 Prerequisite or Teacher’s Permission

Total Credit Hours: 120-121

Note: Reference the “Baccalaureate Degree Graduation Requirements” section of the College Catalog for additional General