General Requirements (Core A-E): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements

Major Requirements: 33 Credit Hours

• PUBH 2131 - Introduction to Community and Public Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3131 - Introduction to Chronic Diseases (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3132 - Health Care Systems and Advocacy (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3136 - Principles of Environmental Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3231 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3431 - Introduction to Global Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4798 - Internship in Public Health (6-12 Credit Hours)

• Students not meeting the prerequisite requirements for the internship must complete a minor.

Epidemiology Emphasis: 15 Credit Hours

• PUBH 3215 - Statistical Concepts in Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3216 - Data Collection and Analysis for Public Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4114 - Data Management and Visualization for Public Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4115 - Epidemiologic Study Design and Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4233 - Topics in Global Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)

Directed Electives: 12 Credit Hours

Select 12 credit hours from the following Directed Major Electives: 

Carry over two extra hours from Area F

• PUBH 3110 - Public Health Writing (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3130 - Substance Use and Abuse (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3331 - Stress Theory and Management in Health Promotion (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3430 - Sexuality Education (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 3432 - Introduction to Global Health Policy (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4230 - Global Maternal and Child Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4231 - Health Aspects of Aging (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4232 - Global Environmental Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4234 - International Development in Health (Poverty, Social Justice and Global Health) (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4330 - Promotional Strategies for Health Programs (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4331 - Occupational Health in Public Health Practice (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4332 - Environmental Health Practice (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4333 - Public Health Aspects of Vector-borne Diseases:Control and Prevention (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4334 - Food Safety and Health (3 Credit Hours)
• PUBH 4890 - Directed Individual Study (1-3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 124

Program Admission Criteria

• Admission to Georgia Southern University
• A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (transfer coursework and work completed at Georgia Southern University are considered) . All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
• Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
• A minimum grade of “C” in all Area F coursework attempted
• The student must have completed or be registered in PUBH 2131

Program Progression Requirements

• Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course(s) prior to registering for an advanced course.
• Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all major courses, Directed Major Electives, and Area F courses; and have a GPA of 2.5 AND above to enroll in PUBH 4798.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit Academic Advisement.