Public Health is a field of science that aims to prevent disease, prolong life and promotion overall wellbeing.  Public Health involves education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, research, prevention, and the detection and response of disease or conditions in individuals, organizations and communities. The concept of health takes into account physical, psychological, spiritual and social well-being.

Graduates of the Public Health concentration are eligible to sit for the Certification in Public Health Exam.

Public Health graduates can find employment in worksite health promotion, community health, government and volunteer health agencies, clinical and managed care settings. Public Health graduates will be prepared to apply for a Master in Public Health degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Summarize and synthesize information relevant to assessing and improving healthcare and population health;
• Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting in the health sciences;
• Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the health sciences curriculum to common professional problems in the fields of interest;
• Exhibit effective oral and written communication as well as mass communication regarding subjects related to the health sciences in an individual and group setting;
• Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting.

Specific Program Requirements

All HSHM Majors are required to:

• Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400-level courses in the department;
• Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
• Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved; and
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and speech communication courses.
• Earn at least 120 credit hours with at least 40 upper-division credits.
• Successfully complete an internship course.
• Submit a graduation contract by the deadline the semester of graduation.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.