Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Health (BS Degree)


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A major in Public Health consists of 78 hours and does not require a minor.

Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)


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Students must earn grades of “C” or better in ENGL 111  and 112 , MATH 105  or higher, CHEM 110 , and 

  and  .

Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)


Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201.  If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit.  Note that this placement does not count toward the required 125 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students. Choose one of the following courses:

  • ARAB 101, 110 and 110L, 102, 120. 201, 202
  • FREN 101, 110 and 110L, 102, 120, 201, 202
  • SPAN 101, 110, 111 or 112 and 110L, 102, 120, 201, 202
  • CHST 121, 122, 131, 132 or
  • Any other 3 hour foreign language course

Public Health (78 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)


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Students must earn grades of “C” or better in major courses.

Graduates with this major will be qualified to take the credentialing examination offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC) to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

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Students must earn grades of “C” or better in supporting courses.

Approved Public Health Electives (18 hours)


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All students must have at least 125 hours to graduate. Students who took MATH 099 or ENGL 099 will need at least 129 hours to graduate. Full Bridge students will need at least 133 hours. Students must meet the Residency Requirements  described in this catalog. 

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