Public Health B.S.P.H. (Emphasis in Health Education and Promotion)
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Select 18 credit hours from the following: | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Biology I | ||
| Principles of Biology I Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biology II | ||
| Principles of Biology Laboratory II | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Introduction to International Studies | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Nutrition and Health | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Gerontology | ||
| Major Requirements | 33 | |
| Introduction to Community and Public Health | ||
| Chronic Diseases: A Modern Epidemic | ||
| Health Care Systems and Advocacy | ||
| Principles of Environmental Health | ||
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | ||
| Modifying Health Behaviors | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Internship in Public Health 2 | ||
| Health Education and Promotion Emphasis | 15 | |
| Foundations of Health Education and Promotion Practice | ||
| Health Education and Promotion Program Planning I | ||
| Health Education and Promotion Program Planning II | ||
| Research Methods and Evaluation in Health Education and Promotion | ||
| Promotional Strategies for Health Programs | ||
| Select 9 credit hours from the following Directed Major Electives: | 9 | |
| Substance Use and Abuse | ||
| Multicultural and Social Determinants of Health | ||
| Stress Theory and Management in Health Promotion | ||
| Sexuality Education | ||
| Introduction to Global Health Policy | ||
| Consumer Health | ||
| Selected Topics in Public Health | ||
| International Studies Abroad in Public Health | ||
| Global Maternal and Child Health | ||
| Health Aspects of Aging | ||
| Global Environmental Health | ||
| Topics in Global Epidemiology | ||
| International Development in Health (Poverty, Social Justice and Global Health) | ||
| Directed Individual Study | ||
| Elective | ||
| Select 3 credit hours of Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Students not meeting the prerequisite requirements for the internship must complete a minor. |
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
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