Health Science - Public Health, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Occupational Therapy (SRU) (Traditional)
Public Health Program Learning Outcomes
- Effective Professional Communication: Communicate with clients in an individual or group setting and with health professionals in a variety of health settings using a combination of communication skills for a clear exchange of ideas and information, listening and comprehending the viewpoints of others, effectively presenting information in oral and written formats and integrating media/technology.
- Professional Competency: Use reasoned judgment drawing upon a broad knowledge base from social, behavioral and natural science, education and health to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate health promotion for individuals and communities.
- Professional Ethics: Apply high ethical standards to public health practice with a sensitivity to multicultural traditions, legal issues, and adherence to a code of ethics of professional health organizations.
- Continual Professional and Personal Development: Continue personal and professional development in holistic health, including the components of physical, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental and vocational health, through continuing education, advanced study, and participation in professional health organizations
What are your options?
Pre-Occupational Therapy SRU 3+3: Earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy in six years rather than seven. In the first three years, you complete your major courses and pre-requisites for the SRU OTD program. At the end of your second year, you apply for admission into the SRU OTD program. If accepted, your first year in the SRU OTD program meets the remaining requirements for your undergraduate degree. If not accepted, you continue to complete your undergraduate degree and can reapply to the program. The accelerated option is for incoming freshmen only.
Pre-Occupational Therapy (SRU Traditional): Complete the requirements for your major and the pre-requisites for the SRU OTD program and apply to the SRU OTD program in your senior year.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
GPA in the major to be eligible for internship: 2.5 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 17 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | From at least 3 categories; no more than 6 credits from one department; 6 credits must be 300-level or above. |
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Major Requirements
- 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses in Public Health | ||
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 210 | Introduction to Public Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 301 | Introduction to Health Education 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 309 | Introduction to the Study of Disease 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 311 | International Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 312 | Data Management for Health Science 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 314 | Nutrition and Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 410 | Epidemiology 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 440 | Public Health Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Required Internship | ||
| HLTH 450 | Internship 1,2 | 12 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Required Course outside of Major Department | ||
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Supporting Coursework: | ||
| Select three courses from the list below: | 9 | |
| Aging and the Older Person 3 | ||
| Death and Dying 3 | ||
| US Healthcare Systems 3 | ||
| Public Health and Physical Activity 3 | ||
| Women's Health Issues 3 | ||
| Human Sexuality 3 | ||
| Public Health Administration | ||
| Nutrition and Exercise 3 | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA |
| 2 | 2.50 or higher GPA in the major to be eligible for internship |
| 3 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements but not for Major GPA |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
Additional Pre-OT Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| ERS 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| INDP 318 | Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| or SOWK 318 | Research Methods | |
Co-Curricular and Experiential LEarning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- Conference attendance
- Service-Learning
- Internships
- Career Education
- Peer Education Opportunities
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements
For Application Requirements
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Occupational Therapy Studies (Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Studies) website for requirements: http://www.sru.edu/OT
Liberal Studies and Rock Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Occupational Therapy | ||
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| ERS 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PHYS 201 | Elements of Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| or PE 364 | Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities | |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Research Methods 1 | 3 | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Anthropology or Sociology 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
| 1 | Select one course. See My Rock Audit for specific courses. |
HEALTH SCIENCE - PUBLIC HEALTH (6266)
PRE OT (SRU Traditional)
Effective Fall 2016
Revised 07.14.2021
UCC 03.05.20
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| INDS 101 | FYRST Seminar | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 210 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| INDP 202 or SOWK 105 |
Introduction to Anthropology or Human Diversity |
3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 301 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| ERS 250 or HCAM 250 |
Medical Terminology or Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators |
3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 312 | Data Management for Health Science | 3 |
| HLTH 314 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| Public Health Supporting Coursework | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HLTH 311 | International Health | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| HLTH 410 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PHYS 201 or PE 364 |
Elements of Physics I with Lab or Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities |
3-4 |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLTH 450 | Internship (unless taken in spring semester of senior year) | 0 |
| Hours | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 309 | Introduction to the Study of Disease | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| INDP 318 or SOWK 318 |
Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies or Research Methods |
3 |
| Public Health Supporting Coursework | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Winter | ||
| Potential On-line Winter Courses | 0 | |
International Health |
||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 440 | Public Health Seminar | 3 |
| Internship (unless taken prior to senior year) | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| Potential On-line Summer Courses | 0 | |
International Health/Women’s Health Issues |
||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours** | 127-128 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year. Click here to declare a thread. |
| * | Students are encouraged to take INDS 101 as a Free Elective. |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6266
Concentration Code: SRU Traditional
Revised: 07.14.2021