Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Community Health, B.S.


The Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in community-based programs. The focus of the degree is to prepare health professionals who can assess needs, plan and implement programs, conduct research, communicate health information, and serve as a health resource person. Courses are designed with hands-on learning in mind. Students participate in projects where they are meeting a real community’s health needs. Program graduates work to promote positive health behaviors and prevent disease by collaborating with individuals and communities. Employment opportunities are available in non-profit, government, healthcare, and business sectors. Graduates may also seek certification through professional organizations, such as the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing.

A Community Health Minor (18-19 hours) is also offered.

Degree Requirements


Core Curriculum Requirements (30-33 Credit Hours)


For details on the required courses, refer to the Core Curriculum   program.

Major Electives (6 Credit Hours)


Students must complete at least one course from at least TWO of the topics below:

Addiction: PSYC 3395   OR CRIM 3365  

Sexuality & Relationships: SOCY 3335   OR SOCY 3345  

Health Promotion & Special Populations: CHEP 4000   or CHEP 4001   or PSYC 4491  

Minor/ Double Major Requirement


Students must complete a minor, an associates degree, or double major. The minor/double major requirement is waived for students who have already completed an associate degree. This will allow those students to complete their 4-year degree in Community Health in 51 or fewer credit hours, depending on prior coursework.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours