Program: Health Science [HSC] - SUNY Cortland - Modern Campus Catalog™

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

The degree program has been designed for students interested in preparing for health careers in community/public health settings. Students participate in a full semester internship experience. A number of concentrations are available to help meet specific career interests of students.

Please note: The Health Science degree has been updated and revised to reflect current professional standards and trends. Beginning in the Fall 2009 semester, the name of the degree will change to Community Health. This revised program provides the same flexibility as the current health science degree while adding new key skills and competencies needed for entry level positions and graduate school programs in a variety of areas. Th revised program requirements are listed below.

Career Potential

Environmental health specialist
Community health educator
College health promotion specialist
Wellness health promotion specialist
Health administrator
Health Communication specialist
International health promotion

A. Health Science Requirements: 13 credit hours

BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 303 - Microbiology and Human Disease (4 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

B. Required Courses: 18 credit hours

HLH 203 - Community Health (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 360 - Health Care Administration and Planning (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 390 - Environmental Health and Ecology (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 391 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 492 - Chronic and Communicable Diseases (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 494 - Assessment and Evaluation of Health Programs (3 cr. hr.)

C. Fieldwork: 16 credit hours

Minimum overall 2.5 grade point average required

HLH 499 - Fieldwork in Health (8 cr. hr.)
Two HLH 499 field work experiences required (16 cr. hr.)

D. Health Electives: 15 credit hours

Students elect courses based on professional interests and the following are typical electives in this program:

HLH 111 - International Health and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 163 - The HIV Epidemic (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 201 - Health Problems of the Underserved (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 232 - Nutrition (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 - Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 302 - Human Sexuality Education (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 314 - Mental Health and Counseling (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 367 - Drug Problems: Intervention and Prevention (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 393 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 394 - Health-Related Behavior: Formation and Change (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 493 - Community Health Education (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Beginning Fall 2009: Bachelor of Science in Community Health

A. Health Science Requirement: 13 credit hours

BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 303 - Microbiology and Human Disease (4 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

B. Required Health Courses: 28 credit hours

HLH 203 - Community Health (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 221 - Professional Issues in Health Science (1 cr. hr.)
HLH 380 - Introduction to Health Informatics and Communication (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 390 - Environmental Health and Ecology (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 391 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 394 - Health-Related Behavior: Formation and Change (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 462 - Organization and Administration of Health Programs (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 492 - Chronic and Communicable Diseases (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 493 - Community Health Education (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 494 - Assessment and Evaluation of Health Programs (3 cr. hr.)

C. Fieldwork: 16 credit hours

Overall 2.5 grade point average required

HLH 499 - Fieldwork in Health (8 cr. hr.)

D. Health Electives: Nine credit hours

Students select courses based on professional interests. The following courses are typical electives in this program.

HLH 111 - International Health and Culture (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 163 - The HIV Epidemic (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 201 - Health Problems of the Underserved (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 210 - Wellness and Health Promotion (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 232 - Nutrition (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 301 - Stress Management (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 302 - Human Sexuality Education (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 314 - Mental Health and Counseling (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 367 - Drug Problems: Intervention and Prevention (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 393 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr. hr.)