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Public Health Studies: Healthy Aging - Bachelor of Arts 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
BA Second Language 101 3-5 BA Second Language 102 3-5 BA Second Language 103 3-5
PHE 250 4 STAT 243 4 Fine & Performing Arts Elective 3-4
PE Elective 1 PE Elective 1 PE Elective 1
Total Fall Credits 13-15 Total Winter Credits 13-15 Total Spring Credits 12-15

First Year Note: Begin volunteering and exploring potential internship ideas early 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
BA Second Language 201 3-5 BA Second Language 202 3-5 BA Second Language 203 3-5
BA Science/Social Science 3-4 BA Science/Social Science 3-4 PHE 325 4
General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 14-17 Total Winter Credits 14-17 Total Spring Credits 15-17

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 Approved Elective 4 PHE 350 4 PHE 416 4
PHE 423 4 PHE 450 4 PHE 354 4
PHE 363 4 PHE Approved Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 12

Third Year Note: Begin seeking internship opportunities.

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
PHE 456 4 PHE 478 4 Senior Capstone 6
PHE 452 4 PHE Approved Elective 4 PHE 479 4
PHE Approved Elective 4 BA 306, BA 316, or BA 326 4 SOC 469 or PSY 462 or PHE 369 or 328 4
PHE 404 4 General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 14

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • BA Second Language 101: Placement exam available.
  • STAT 243: Please visit the PSU Math Placement website.
  • PE Elective: Can take a 4 credit course in lieu of a PE course.
  • General Elective: It is highly recommended to use toward a minor or prerequisite courses. 
  • PHE 450: Recommended prerequisites are STAT 243 and PHE 363.
  • PHE 404: Special Registration required. 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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