Bachelor of Science in Health (BSH)
Track: Community Health
Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Community Health Course Sequence Guide (pdf)
Community Health factsheet (pdf)
The Department of Public Health offers a program in community
health that culminates in a Bachelor of Science in Health (BSH) degree.
The goal of the Community Health program is to provide students with
the education needed for entry-level community health positions and
for graduate studies. Of major concern to any society is the health
and well-being of its citizens. Although the human lifespan has increased,
chronic and degenerative diseases, and continuing and emerging infectious
disease and injuries are urgent problems that must be addressed. Enhancement
of health at both the individual and community levels is the major focus
of this program of study.
The BSH in Community Health combines a broad spectrum of liberal arts,
basic sciences, social sciences and health science
core and contextual
courses to prepare undergraduate students in the field of health education/health
promotion. Students gain experience and skills in promoting health behaviors
and preventing both chronic and infectious diseases and injury, while
learning the theories and research methods necessary for the development
of this field. Students may take courses related to nutrition, sexuality
education, substance abuse and violence prevention, exercise science,
fitness and aging.
At the completion of this degree program, students are eligible to
take the national examination for certification in health education
(CHES)
Students with an upper level GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply for membership in Eta Sigma Gamma. Eta Sigma Gamma is the National Professional Health Education Honorary and recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community health service.
Eta Sigma Gamma Brochure (pdf)
Eta Sigma Gamma Application (pdf)
Community Health Internship (HSC 4814)
The Community Health program requires a 300 hour internship to be completed during the student’s last semester of enrollment prior to graduation and serves as an opportunity for the student to put into action the knowledge, skills and abilities which they have acquired during their degree program.
| Prerequisites |
(25 Semester
Hours) |
| |
PSY 2012 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| |
MAC 1105 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| |
CHM 2045C |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
| |
MCB 2013C |
Microbiology with a Lab |
4 |
| |
BSC 2085C |
Anatomy/Physiology I |
4 |
| |
BSC 2086C |
Anatomy/Physiology II |
4 |
| |
STA 2014 |
Statistics (Social or Health) |
3 |
| |
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| Requisites |
(3 Semester
Hours) |
| |
HSC 2100 |
Personal Health Issues/Problems |
3 |
| |
|
|
|
BSH Major
Requirements |
(12 Semester
Hours) |
| |
HSC 3500 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
| |
HSA 4553 |
Health Law and Ethics |
3 |
| |
HSC 4730 |
Foundation Health Science Research |
3 |
| |
HSC 3555 |
Disease: Prevention, Intervention
& Treatment |
3 |
| |
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| Community Health Track Requirements |
(18 Semester
Hours) |
| |
HSC 3032 |
Foundations of Health Education |
3 |
| |
HSC 3713 |
Planning and Evaluating Health Programs |
3 |
| |
HSC 3304 |
Instructional Methods of Health Education |
3 |
| |
HSC4800 |
Pre-Internship in Community Health |
3 |
| |
HSC 4814 |
Community Health Internship |
6 |
As a required course, the HSC 4814 Community Health Internship must be completed during the student’s last academic semester. All program pre-requisites must be completed with a C or higher prior to enrolling in HSC 4800 Pre-Internship in Community Health. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Faculty Internship Coordinator, Professor Julie Merten, at least one semester prior to internship if HSC 4800 Pre-Internship in Community Health is not required. |
| Electives |
(12 Semester
Hours) |
| |
Select Four Courses: HSA / HSC (3000/4000 level) |
12 |
| |
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| Minor: Health Education |
|
| Requirements |
(18
Semester Hours) |
| |
PET 3080 |
Physical Activity and Health |
3 |
| |
HSC 4563 |
Dimensions: Health of the Older Adult |
3 |
| |
HSC 4134 |
Mental and Emotional Health Education |
3 |
| |
HSC 4133 |
Sexuality Education |
3 |
| |
HSC 4572 |
Nutrition / Health |
3 |
| |
HSC 4150 |
Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention |
3 |
| |
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| Total
Hours |
|
60 |
Community Health Course Sequence Guide (pdf)
Academic
Learning Compact-Community Health
An Academic
Learning Compact (ALC) is an expression of what students will know
and be able to do
upon completion an academic program.
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