The Department of Public Health Sciences currently offers two undergraduate degrees.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

The first undergraduate degree offered is a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. This degree prepares students for careers in the health field, one of the largest industries in the United States. It includes hospitals and other medical service providers, public health organizations, health insurance companies, health/medical related sales, health fitness organizations, and community and non-profit health agencies. The curriculum consists of a group of core courses and three concentration areas. The concentration areas are designed to gain in-depth knowledge in a chosen area of health sciences. Students may choose from one of the following concentrations:

• Health Promotion and Education (HPE)
• Pre-Professional Studies in Health (PPSH)
• Health Services Administration (HSA)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTH

The second undergraduate degree offered is a Bachelor of Science in Language and International Health. This degree is jointly administered by the Department of Public Health Sciences and the Department of Languages, in cooperation with the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities. Students acquire knowledge in public health theory and practice, including the history and philosophy of public health and medicine, the organization, management and financing of health services, the social and behavioral aspects of health, epidemiology, evaluation methods, and health communications. Students also acquire proficiency in Spanish and become familiar with the Hispanic cultures, health, and multilingual issues. Students are required to complete a practicum at a local health care center, hospital, or clinic, as well as a semester of study abroad in either Spain or another country in Hispanic America.

Students may choose from one of the following concentrations:

• Community Development
• Health Administration

• Degree Programs
• Admission Requirements
• Core Concentrations
  1. Health Promotion and Education (HPE)
  2. Pre-Professional Studies in Health (PPSH)
  3. Health Services Administration (HSA)

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• Course Descriptions