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Public Health Studies: Healthy Aging - 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
PHE 250 4 STAT 243 4 General Elective 4
BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4
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 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 PHE 325 4
    General Elective 4 General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 11-12 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 423 4 PHE 450 4 SOC 469 or PSY 462 or PHE 369 or PHE 328 4
PHE 350 4 PHE Approved Elective 4 PHE Approved Elective 4
PHE 363 4 PHE 354 4 PHE 416 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
PHE 452 4 BA 306, BA 316, or BA 326 4 Senior Capstone 6
PHE 404 4 PHE 478 4 PHE 479 4
PHE Approved Elective 4 PHE Approved Elective 4 PHE 456 4
General Elective 4 General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 14

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • General Elective and BS Arts & Letters/Social Science: It is highly recommended to use toward prerequisite courses or a minor.
  • STAT 243: Please visit the PSU Math Placement website.
  • PE Elective: Can take a 4 credit course in lieu of a PE course.
  • PHE 450: Recommended prerequisites are PHE 363 and 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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