Public Health Area, B.S.

Location(s): Online

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The Public Health area will provide a foundational understanding of important principles and strategies in human health, equipping students for a rewarding career in public health or corporate wellness initiatives. The public health area serves as an educational bridge to advanced study in various health disciplines.

Required Courses: 54 Hours

Take each course listed below: 51 Hours

PHE 273 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
PHE 285 - Introduction to Health Promotion Credits: 3
PHE 320 - Introduction to Behavior Change Credits: 3
PHE 382 - Public Health Systems Policy Credits: 3
PHE 383 - Mental Health Education Credits: 3
PHE 413 - Infectious Disease and Public Health Credits: 3
PHE 426 - Epidemiology Credits: 3
HP 200 - Healthful Living Credits: 3
HP 305 - Community & Consumer Health Credits: 3
HP 310 - Nutrition Credits: 3
HP 311 - Drugs, Individuals, and Society Credits: 3
HP 485 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6
HP 450 - Physical Activity and Aging Credits: 3
HP 360 - Gender and Diversity Issues Credits: 3
HP 320 - Human Sexuality, Education, and Society Credits: 3
PSY 321 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
ECO 361 - Social Statistics Credits: 3

Choose one Upper Division Psychology/Sociology Elective: 3 Hours

Total: 54 Hours

General Education Requirements

These courses must be taken as part of the General Education component and not as part of this area.
HP 180 - Principles for Wellness Credits: 3
MTH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 3