Public Health
Paul Visich
Curricular Requirements
|
Courses |
Credits |
| Year 1 | 30 |
|
BIO 104- General Biology |
4 |
|
BIO 208- Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
|
ENG 110- English Composition |
4 |
|
IHS 110- Introduction to Health Care |
2 |
|
IHS 120- Health Care Issues |
1 |
|
MAT 120- Statistics OR |
3 |
|
MAT 150- Statistics for Life Sciences |
|
|
PSY 105- Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
SOC 150- Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
One (1) Creative Arts Course |
3 |
|
One (1) Explorations Course |
3 |
| Year 2 | 32 |
|
BIO 209- Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
|
BIO 242- Applied Microbiology |
4 |
|
IHS 210- Methods of Scholarly Inquiry |
3 |
|
IHS 310- Ethical Practice in Health Professions |
3 |
|
IHS 220- Nutrition |
3 |
|
CMM 122- Oral Communication OR |
3 |
|
SPC 100- Effective Public Speaking |
|
|
ENV 104- Environmental Issues |
3 |
|
EXS 120- Personal Health & Wellness |
3 |
|
PUB 200- Foundations in Public Health |
3 |
|
PUB 205- Epidemiology |
3 |
| Year 3 | 31 |
|
PUB 310- Social, Behavioral & Enviro. Factors in Public Health |
3 |
|
PSY 250- Lifespan Development |
3 |
|
HWOS 331- Principles of HP, DZ Prevention |
3 |
|
One (1) SGA course |
3 |
|
Two (2) Electives |
6 |
|
BIO 309- Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
PUB 305- Research Methods |
3 |
|
PUB 300- Global Health |
3 |
|
HWOS 424- Theories of Education & HP |
4 |
| Year 4 | 28 |
|
PUB 400- Public Health Planning & Evaluation |
4 |
|
HWOS 341- Health & Wellness in Aging Society |
3 |
|
SOC 335- Medical Sociology |
3 |
|
Two (2) Electives |
6 |
|
PUB 405- Health Care Organization & Policy |
3 |
|
PUB 410- Internship Experience/Research/Practicum (135 hours) |
3 |
|
HWOS 434- Substance Abuse & Prevention |
3 |
|
CGH 490- Global Humanties Seminar |
3 |
| Total Credits |
121 |
“A student in the dental hygiene major may elect to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. This degree is only open to matriculated students at the 91AV. Special permission from the student’s advisor and the Dean of the Westbrook College of Health Professions is required for enrollment in the BS in Health Sciences”.
Admissions
See University Undergraduate Admissions
Financial Information
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.