These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All University GenEd courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- in order to count toward graduation; however, students are encouraged to aim for the B grade or higher to improve their chances for successful admission to their graduate program of choice. It should be noted that the Department of Kinesiology requires °±õ±·³§Ìý1223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ²¹²Ô»åÌý°±õ±·³§Ìý1224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II to fulfill the GenEd Science & Technology requirement. Further note that °±õ±·³§Ìý1223 and °±õ±·³§Ìý1224 are required prerequisites for admission to the majority of health related graduate programs, and students are encouraged to earn a B or better in those classes.
All °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses for this major are ±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3096Ìý²¹²Ô»å ±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3197.
College Requirement
All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, ±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Major Requirements
All program courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C. However, if a student wants to be successful when applying for a graduate program in the health related fields, it is recommended that all program courses be completed with a minimum grade of B. This is especially important for the core courses Ìý²¹²Ô»å required prerequisites.Â
It should also be noted that some electives are 3 credits and others are 4 credits. In planning the course of study, the student needs to be mindful of the 120-credit requirement for graduation when choosing electives. It is expected the student will work with his/her advisor to ensure the 120 credits are reached and timely completion of the BA in Health Studies program is on track. Â
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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College Requirement | ||
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
Required Core | ||
±á±õ²ÑÌý1101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
±Ê³§³ÛÌý1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
°±õ±·³§Ìý1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
°±õ±·³§Ìý1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
³§µþ³§Ìý2101 | Disease Prevention and Control | 3 |
³§µþ³§Ìý2103 | Health Psychology and Human Behavior | 3 |
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
±á±Ê²ÑÌý2214 | Politics and Payments in US Healthcare System | 3 |
°±õ±·³§Ìý4242 | Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior | 3 |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3096 | Cultural Competency in Health and Healthcare (WI) | 3 |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3197 | Understanding and Applying Research in Health Professions | 3 |
Content Electives | ||
Select from the following content electives: | 31 | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1005 | Introduction to Mindfulness | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1101 | Contemporary Aspects of Disability | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1222 | Introduction to Clinical Health Professions | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1444 | Movement Injuries: Prevention and Care | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý2106 | An Introduction to Holistic Practices and Integrative Medicine | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý2421 | First Aid and CPR for Health and Exercise | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý2442 | Basic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý2900 | Honors Special Topics | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3087 | Emergency Medical Technician | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3443 | Assessment of Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries in Sport | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý4282 | Independent Study in Health Professions | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý4283 | Directed Readings and Study in Health Professions | |
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý4821 | LGBTQ+ Health Through the Lifespan | |
·¡±·³Õ±áÌý1103 | International Health | |
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý2301 | Public Health Beyond Borders | |
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý2361 | Epidemiology 360: Determinants, Disease and Health-related Outcomes | |
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý3101 | Introduction to Epidemiology | |
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý3102 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
±á±õ²ÑÌý2215 | Health Information Management IT Fundamentals | |
±á±õ²ÑÌý3106 | Pathophysiology | |
°±õ±·³§Ìý2204 | Motor Behavior | |
°±õ±·³§Ìý3202 | Biomechanics of Physical Activity | |
³Ò±«³§Ìý3071 | Health Geography | |
³§°¿°äÌý1576 | Introduction to Sociology for Health Professions | |
³§µþ³§Ìý2201 | Health Communication | |
³§µþ³§Ìý3001 | Community-Based Participatory Research I | |
³§µþ³§Ìý3103 | Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals | |
KINS 2000+ choice of Kinesiology courses | ||
Total Credit Hours | 69 |