Dec 30, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog

2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Health Program (BS)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

http://www.umflint.edu/pubhealth/bachelor-science-public-health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students for a wide range of entry level public health positions. The coursework includes the foundational knowledge of public health practice (epidemiology, health policy, global health) and reflects the values of public health: community engagement, disease prevention, health promotion, and serving vulnerable populations.

The program’s major focus on health education prepares students to implement behavior modification and lifestyle changes for individuals, families and communities. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the competencies required to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

Requirements

A. General Education and Prerequisites

The mathematics requirement and ENG 112 or EHS 120 or HON 156 should be completed prior to other courses.

First Year Experience

Students entering the university with fewer than 25 transfer credit hours must fulfill the FYE requirement within their first academic year.

UNV 100 - First Year Experience (3-4).

Global Studies

Three credits, selected by the student; recommended:

PHS 331 - Global Health (3)

Fine Arts

Three credits, satisfied by program requirements:

Health and Well Being

Three credits selected by the student.

Mathematics/Finance and Quantitative Literacy

Three credits, satisfied by program requirements.

Also required, one of:
MTH 90 - Intermediate Algebra (3). (with a grade of C (2.0) or better)
Placement into MTH 111 or higher

Natural Sciences (with lab)

Four credits, satisfied by program requirements

Technology

Three credits, selected by the student

Capstone

Three credits, satisfied by program requirements.

B. Public Health Foundations (45 credits)

BIO 104 - Introduction to Human Biology (4)
COM 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
ENG 345 - Technical Writing (3).
HCR 201 - Introduction to Health Careers (1).
HCR 300 - Health Care in the United States (3)
HCR 304 - The Ethics of Health Care (3)
HCR 305 - Public Policy and Health Care (3)
HCR 368 - Sociology of Health and Illness (3)
HCR 370 - Healthcare Professionalism & Leadership (3).
HCR 377 - Health Care Human Resources Administration (3).
PHS 210 - Public Health and the Engaged Citizen (3)
PHS 315 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3)
PHS 347 - Public Health Statistics (4).
PHS 420 - Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)

C. Health Education Core (24 credits)

D. Managing Diversity (3 credits)

HCR 362 - Cultural Competence in Health Care (3)

E. Electives in Health Care (6 credits)

At least 6 credits from:

AGE 306 - Politics of Aging (3).
AGE 350 - Health and Aging (3)
AGE 352 - Chronic Illness and Aging (3)
AGE 378 - Organization and Administration of Long-Term Care (3).
HCR 363 - Introduction to Health Disparities (3)
HCR 364 - Healthcare Marketing Strategies (3).
HCR 376 - Health Care Administration (3).
HCR 400 - Affordable Care: The Role of Health Insurance (3).
HCR 404 - AIDS: A Public Health Crisis (3)
HCR 461 - Mental Health Promotion (3).
HCR 487 - Legal Issues in Health Care (3).
PHS 331 - Global Health (3)
PHS 421 - Occupational Health and Safety (3)
PHS 467 - Health Information Management (3).

F. Capstone/Internship (3-6 credits)

A grade of B- (2.7) or better in one from:

G. Additional Requirements

Approval of required Program Portfolio
Completion of Program Key Concepts test for assessment purposes
All University of Michigan-Flint graduation requirements

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits