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Public Health Studies: Community Health Promotion - Bachelor of Science 2021-22 Degree Map

  • Requirements (Reqs) of a Bachelor Degree

    • Degree Maps show one way how you can earn a degree in four years. Talk with your advisor regularly to develop a personalized plan that works best for you, especially if you have any earned transferrable academic credit.

    To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each. If you transfer credit to PSU, the number of credits you need per year will vary accordingly. 

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    This guide outlines the requirements in the 2021-22 catalog. Catalog year defines the specific set of requirements you need to complete a degree. Requirements occasionally change, so it may benefit you to follow a different catalog. Typically, your catalog year is the year you began at PSU, but if you are a transfer student you may be able to use an earlier catalog. Talk with your advisor about which catalog requirements make sense for you.

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    First Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5 Freshman Inquiry 5
    BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4
    PHE 250 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
    PE Elective 1 PE Elective 1 PE Elective 1
    Total Fall Credits 13-14 Total Winter Credits 13-14 Total Spring Credits 13-14

    First Year Note: Begin volunteering and exploring potential internship ideas early on in your academic career.

    Second Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses  Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry  4
    BS Science with Lab 3-4 BS Science with Lab 3-4 BS Science 4
    General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
    STAT 243 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
    Total Fall Credits 15-16 Total Winter Credits 15-16 Total Spring Credits 15-16

    Third Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Upper Division Cluster 4 Upper Division Cluster  4 Upper Division Cluster 4
    PHE 350 4 PHE 369 4 PHE 444 4
    PHE 363 4 PHE 443 4 PHE 472 4
    General Elective 4 PHE Upper Division Elective 4 PHE Upper Division Elective 4
    Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

    Third Year Note: Begin seeking internship opportunities.

    Fourth Year

    Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
    Senior Capstone 6 PHE 404 4 PHE Upper Division Elective 4
    PHE 450 4 PHE 478 4 PHE Upper Division Elective 4
    PHE 452 4 PHE Upper Division Elective 4 PHE 479 4
        General Elective 4    
    Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 12

     

    Additional Map Notes:

    • PE Elective: Can take a 4 credit course in lieu of a PE course.
    • General Elective: It is highly recommended to use towards a minor or prerequisite courses.
    • STAT 243: Please visit the PSU Math Placement website for information. 
    • PHE 450: Recommended prerequisite is STAT 243.
    • PHE 404: Special registration is required for PHE 404 Internship. Internship must be approved by a School of Public Health Undergraduate Internship Coordinator before registering for credits.
    • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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