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Public Health, B.S.


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HEGIS Number: 1214

Curriculum Code: U0723

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Public Health


In addition to College-wide requirements including Liberal Education Curriculum, students who plan to pursue a degree in Public Health must take a minimum of 11 courses to fulfill degree requirements. The basic requirements for the degree are:

One semester of Biological Sciences: 4 Credits


* Students must complete MA 2000 - Applied Statistics , or equivalent, as a prerequisite to PH 4670 - Biostatistics .

Seven core courses in Public Health: 28 Credits


* Students must complete MA 2000 - Applied Statistics , or equivalent, as a prerequisite to PH 4670 - Biostatistics .
** PH 3600  and PH 3610  and Senior status required
*** PH 5900  required as a prerequisite

Public Health Applied Practice Experience


All Public Health students must complete a 90-hour applied practice experience (e.g., internship). Depending on their interests, students work in a wide variety of health settings. The experience is an integral part of the Public Health program. 

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