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Public Health Science, BS


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Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree is an academic degree that addresses the health of populations and communities through instruction, service, and community based research. The degree is firmly grounded in a background of humanities, social science and the liberal arts. The degree fulfills Saint Augustine’s University’s campus-wide undergraduate core proficiency through this background while stressing an additional commitment to quantitative and scientific skills.

Outline


The following outline of courses details the 122 credit hours required for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Meeting graduation requirements is the responsibility of the student. Students must earn “C” or better in all “TEP” courses.

Plan of Study


University Requirements Transformative Education Program Core Competencies


Critical Thinking (6)

Wellness (10)

5 Hrs Seminar (one 2 hour and 3 one hour)

*Two credit hours of wellness in FYE 101 /WEL 101 

And 2 (1) Activity Courses

Civic Engagement (3)

STEM & Quantitative Literacy (10)

Servant Leadership (3)

Teamwork (4)^

^ Note: May take this course outside of the major.

Innovation & Creativity (3)

Artistic Literacy (3)+

+NOTE: Must select a course outside their major.

Global Perspective (3)

Major Requirements (30)


Students must earn a “C” or higher in ALL courses in the major.

Degree Totals


  Required  
FYE 102  2  
University TEP 84  
TEP Major Hours (29)  
Major hours 30  
Free Electives 6  

Total Degree Hours: 122


Course Sequence


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Total Credits: 16

Second Semester


Total Credits: 14

Senior Year


Total Degree Hours: 122


Transformation Education Program Acronyms


WC: Written  Communication OC: Oral Communication
FL: Foreign Language & Sign Language AW: Advanced Writing
CT: Critical Thinking ID: Identity
WEL: Wellness SCL: Science with Lab
QL: Math TECH: Computer Technology
CE: Civic Engagement GP: Global Perspective
SL: Servant Leadership TW: Teamwork
IC: Innovation & Creativity AL: Artistic Literacy
CAP: Capstone  

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