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. 

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.  

College Requirement
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý1001Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play3
Required Core
±á±õ²ÑÌý1101Medical Terminology3
±Ê³§³ÛÌý1001Introduction to Psychology3
°­±õ±·³§Ìý1223Human Anatomy and Physiology I4
°­±õ±·³§Ìý1224Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
³§µþ³§Ìý2101Disease Prevention and Control3
³§µþ³§Ìý2103Health Psychology and Human Behavior3
·¡±Êµþ±õÌý2219Biostatistics and Public Health3
±á±Ê²ÑÌý2214Politics and Payments in US Healthcare System3
°­±õ±·³§Ìý4242Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior3
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3096Cultural Competency in Health and Healthcare (WI)3
±á¸é±Ê¸éÌý3197Understanding and Applying Research in Health Professions3
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 Hours69