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Public Health Studies: Pre-Clinical Health Science - 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 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4
Pre-Professional Science Course 5 Pre-Professional Science Course 5 Pre-Professional Science Course 5
Total Fall Credits 14 Total Winter Credits 14 Total Spring Credits 13-14

Second Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses  Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry 4 Sophomore Inquiry  4
Pre-Professional Science Course 5 Pre-Professional Science Course 5 Pre-Professional Science Course 5
BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 BS Arts & Letters/Social Science 3-4 General Elective 4
        General Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 12-13 Total Winter Credits 12-13 Total Spring Credits 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 350 4 PHE 363 4 Pre-Professional Science Course 4
Pre-Professional Science Course 4 Pre-Professional Science Course 4 PHE Elective 4
Upper Division General Elective 4 Upper Division General Elective 4 PHE Elective 4
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 16 Total Spring Credits 16

Fourth Year

Fall Courses Fall Credits Winter Courses Winter Credits Spring Courses Spring Credits
PHE 450 4 PHE 404 5 Senior Capstone 6
PHE Elective 4 PHE Elective 4 PHE 452 4
Pre-Professional Science Course Fourth Year 4 Pre-Professional Science Course Fourth Year 4 Pre-Professional Science Course Fourth year 4
Upper Division General Elective 4 Upper Division General Elective 4    
Total Fall Credits 16 Total Winter Credits 17 Total Spring Credits 14

 

Additional Map Notes:

  • Pre-Professional Science Course: We do not recommend more than one science class per quarter because of the rigorous nature of these classes. See Advisor for requirements.
  • STAT 243: Please visit the PSU Math Placement website for information.
  • BS Arts & Letters/Social Science, General Elective and Upper Division General Elective: Choose electives based on professional track.
  • 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.
  • PHE Elective: 62 Upper Division credits required for graduation. Additional Upper Division courses may be needed depending on Pre-Professional Track requirements. Please consult with Advisor.
  • Pre-Professional Science Course Fourth Year: We do not recommend more than one science class per quarter because of the rigorous nature of these classes. See Advisor for requirements. 62 Upper Division credits required for graduation. Additional Upper Division courses may be needed depending on Pre-Professional Track requirements. Please consult with Advisor.
  • You may need to add additional general elective credits to your plan to reach 180 total credits.

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