Undergraduate Program
B.A./B.S. in Health Studies
In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, students earning a B.A./B.S. degree in health studies must successfully complete:
- The common degree requirements
- One of the five concentration areas
| Common Degree (Core) Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Stat 243 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| PHE 250 - Our Community: Our Health | 4 |
| PHE 295 - Health Promotion/Disease Prevention | 4 |
| PHE 350 - Health and Health Systems | 4 |
| PHE 443 - Environmental Health | 4 |
| PHE 450 - Epidemiology | 4 |
| PHE 404- Internship | 4-8 |
| Total | 28-32 |
We strongly recommend taking Stat 243 before PHE 450
See concentration details for internship credit requirements
| Concentrations | Credits |
|---|---|
Community Health EducationThe community health education concentration area prepares students for entry-level careers in health education. |
44 |
Health SciencesThe health sciences concentration area is intended for students seeking admission into professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. It provides students with the opportunity to learn health education content and methods while completing specified science prerequisites. |
16 |
Physical Activity/ExerciseThe physical activity/exercise concentration area is designed for students with interests in the physiological and programmatic aspects of exercise, nutrition fitness, and physical activity. |
56 |
School HealthThe school health concentration area is intended for students interested in teaching health education within a public or private school setting. |
48 |
Aging ServicesThe aging services concentration is designed for individuals who wish to develop or enhance a career related to aging services, including such services as senior health promotion and case management, and community- or institutionally based long-term care. |
52 |
