Public Health: Health Science

Public Health: Health Science
BS
Hours63 - 65 Credit Hours
MAPMajor Academic Plan

Program Requirements

requirement 1 Complete 10 courses
Note: Phscs 106 should be taken before or concurrently with Phscs 108.
requirement 2 Complete 1 option
option 2.1 Complete 3.0 hours from the following course(s)
Complete three credit hours (42 hours per credit) of the following:
Note 1: Prior to taking Hlth 496R, the student must complete Hlth 100, 310, 330, 434, and 439 with a C- grade or higher.
Note 2: Internships may have a combination of mentored public health practice experience, research, and/or humanitarian service elements.
requirement 3 Complete 1 option
Complete one of the following chemistry options:
requirement 4 Complete 3 courses
Note: Must take 2 credit hours of Chem 353 if pre-professional.
requirement 5 Complete 3 courses
requirement 6 Complete 2 options
requirement 7 Complete 1 option
Complete one of the following physics options:
option 7.1 Complete 2 courses
Option 1:
option 7.2 Complete 2 courses
Option 2:
Recommended
MCAT Prep Course (if taking MCAT)
Program Outcomes

Research and Data Interpretation

Review and critically evaluate scientific literature and analyze how the findings of these studies could be potentially used in public health.

Population Health and Well-Being

Apply public health strategies to address identified trends in health outcomes and health disparities through promoting health, preventing disease and injuries, and/or assisting in building sustainable communities and identifying health challenges.