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 | ||
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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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