Community Health [CHEA]

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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 major in Community Health replaces Health Science degree beginning Fall 2009. This revised program provides the same flexibility as the former health science degree while adding new key skills and competencies needed for entry level positions and graduate school programs in a variety of areas.

Career Potential

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

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.)
HLH 499 must be taken for a total of 16 credit hours

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.)

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