B.S. in Public Health

While public health careers continue to grow at exponential rates, now is the time to consider a degree in public health. You need look no further than your local newspaper to find compelling reasons to study public health now; violence, infectious disease, bioterrorism, obesity, natural disasters, global warming, substance abuse, and health care costs are just some of the many complex health issues contributing to the rapid growth of the public health field and anticipated future shortages of public health workers. Saint Francis University is a vibrant campus set in the midst of the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. The close-knit college community allows for an intimate educational experience where students receive personalized attention and can benefit from close relationships with their faculty. The Saint Francis University public health major offers an education in the liberal arts tradition, emphasizing personal and professional ethics. Whether you plan to enter the workforce after graduation or continue to graduate and professional programs, a Saint Francis University public health degree will provide the foundation to help you achieve your goals. Major Requirements: PUBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health PUBH 110 - Concepts of Health and Disease PUBH 202 - Introduction to Epidemiology PUBH 301 - Health Promotion/ Disease Management PUBH 310 - Public Health Interventions: Program Design and Evaluation PUBH 320 - Strategies in Health Policy and Law PUBH 401 - Global Health PUBH 410 - Public Health Rotation 1 PUBH 420 - Public Health Rotation 2 PUBH 430 - Capstone Project in Public Health- Evidence Based Public Health Practice BIOL 103 - Environmental Studies BIOL 111 - Introduction to Biology: Molecules, Cells, and Animal Physiology BIOL 205 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II CHEM 113 - Human Chemistry I CHEM 114 - Human Chemistry II HIST 245 - History of Medicine PHIL 312 - Health Care Ethics PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology STAT 101 - Elementary Statistics or STAT 205 - Essentials of Statistics (recommended) PSYC 200 - Quantitative Research Methods and either STAT 101 or 205 (only with permission of the public health program director) PSYC 201 - Research Methods and Statistics I PSYC 202 - Research Methods and Statistics II SOC 101 - General Sociology SOC 312 - Medical Sociology 6 science elective credits and 15 additional elective credits approved by the Public Health faculty advisor. Electives PUBH 230 - Comparative Health Care Systems (available in France) Concentrations: Public Health, Pre-Professional Concentration, B.S. (Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Chiropractic, and Pre-Pharmacy)