Program Overview

Public Health Program Details

Overview

The Public Health program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of public health. The official name of the program is Public Health, and the plan code is PUBHLT-MIN.

Program Sponsorship

The program is sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Career Level

The Public Health program is an undergraduate program.

CIP Code

The CIP code for the Public Health program is 51.2207.

Requirements

The Public Health program has the following requirements:

• Minor Requirements - Overall: Earn at least 15 credits.
• Minor Requirements - Required Course: Complete all of the following courses:
  • PH 201 - History & Principles of Public Health
  • PH 210 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
  • PH 320 - Applied Biostatistics in Public Health
• Minor Requirements - Elective Course: Earn at least 6 credits from the following courses:
  • GERO 210 - Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
  • GERO 301 - Wellness and The Elderly: Programs and Services
  • HE 200 - Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • HE 211 - Stress and Health
  • HE 241 - Sex and Sexuality
  • HE 312 - Health, Communities, & Society
  • HE 313 - Alcohol Use Disorder
  • HE 314 - Nutrition and Health
  • HE 315 - Health and the Consumer
  • HE 316 - Family Health
  • HE 317 - First Aid and Safety Education
  • HE 341 - HIV/AIDS: Public Health Implications
  • HE 342 - Substance Use Disorder
  • PE 358 - Physiology of Exercise
  • HE 420 - Alcohol & Substance Use Counseling
  • HE 450 - Practicum in Health Education
  • HE 452 - Cardiovascular Fitness Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • HE 488 - Worksite Wellness
  • HE 495 - Independent Study in Health Education
  • HE 496 - Independent Study in Health Education
  • HE 497 - Independent Study in Health Education
  • HE 498 - Independent Study in Health Education