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The program leading to the Bachelor's of Science Degree in Public Health of Health Sciences is designed to prepare students for entry into graduate and or professional school and or employment. The curriculum provides the student a broad background in health services administration, environmental control, epidemiology and communicable discase control, community health education, public health law and current health issues.
A program in Public Health includes one of three tracks: Health Systems Management, Community Health Education, and Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy). Another option for students is daul degree program with Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Students must complete an application before being admitted to the program. Student admitted to the Bachelor of Science Program in Health Sciences must attain sophomore standing, maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA, maintain a 2.5 math/science GPA and earn a grade of C or better in all math and science cources.
MISSION
To prepare majors in Public Health for positions in health systems management, community health education and health sciences (pre-professional) through practical experience and education. The department will provide students in its Public Health programs with the highest quality of undergraduate education based on excellence in teaching, applied research, and services. The department emphasizes service to Louisiana, while serving students from throughout the United States and other countries.
OBJECTIVES
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1. To prepare a diverse and academically sound Public Health program which
equips students with knowledge, research and current
practices in the field of public health.
2. To prepare majors in public health for admissions to graduate and or
professional schools.
3. To prepare students in the public health department to compete
successfully in the job market.
4. To accommodate non-public health majors, who need public health
cources.
1. Total number of hours for graduation:
Health Systems Management: 128
Community Health Education: 128
Health Sciences: 131
Health Systems Management 3/2 Program: 144
Community Health Education 3/2 Program: 144
2. Total number of hours in major courses:
Track A-Health Systems Management: 34
PBH 101, 103, 202, 302, 305, 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, SCI 301, 302
Track B- Community Health Education: 40
PBH 102, 103, 202, 203, 301, 303, 305, 401, 402, 403, 404, 406, SCI 301, 302
Track C- Health Sciences: 25
PBH 104, 202, 305, 406, PE 202, 310 or PSY 213, SCI 301, PHI 301, PT/OR Elective
(3 hours)
3. Total number of hours in core courses: 35
4. Total number of department requirements for each track:
Track A- Health Systems Management:59
MAT 122, 204, CHE 111/L, 112/L, BIO 112/L, PSY 101, SPT 204, ACC 211, 212, CS 101,
CS 318, BM 311, 312, MKT 313, FIN 303, 321, World Language (8 hours), English
Elective (3 hours)
Track B- Community Health Education: 53
MAT 122, 204, CHE 111/L, 112/L, BIO 112/L, 201, 202, 203/L, SOC 204, PSY 101,
SPT 204, CS 101, World Langusge (8 hours), English
Elective (3 hours)
Track C- Health Sciences: 71
MAT 122, 204, CHE 111/L, 112/L, BIO 112/L, 201/L, 202/L, 203/L, 418/L, SOC 201 or 204,
SPT 204, CS 101, PSY 101, 204, 402, PHY 201/L, 202/L, World Langusge (8 hours),
English Elective (3 hours)
5. Total number of general electives - none
6. Writing Proficiency Examination- successful completion
7. Senior Comprehensive- successful completion
PBH 101 or 102 or 104, 103, 202, 301, 302, 401.
The links below provide listings of all classes and
class descriptions:
Dr. Carlen McLin Public Health
Dr. Wodajo Welldaregay
Public Health
Dawn Williams
Public Health
Upsilon Phi Delta Public Health Honor Society
American College of Healthcare Administrators
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