Health Science - Public Health, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Physician Assistant (SRU) (3+2)
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-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2: Earn a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in five years rather than six. In the first three years, you complete your major courses and pre-requisites for the SRU PA program. At the end of your second year, you apply for admission into the SRU PA program. If accepted, your first year in the SRU PA 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-Physician Assistant (SRU Traditional): Complete the requirements for your major and the pre-requisites for the SRU PA program and apply to the SRU PA program in your senior year.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
1st Major: Public Health
- Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
- Major GPA (only includes Health courses): 2.00 or higher
2nd Major: Pre-PA SRU 3+2 Public Health
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
- Overall GPA: 3.25 or higher (Fall 2018 and after)
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies Requirements | 43 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 39 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 12 | |
| Electives | 37 | |
* 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. However, because this is a pre-professional program, credits taken during the 1st year of the graduate program are applied toward the undergraduate credit hours to meet the 120 credits required for your undergraduate degree.
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 | |
| Physical & Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 43 | |
| 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
- If you choose to pursue Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 Public Health and are not accepted into the PA program, then additional coursework is required to complete a first major of Public Health. Please refer to Public Health Curriculum Guide.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses in Public Health | ||
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| HLTH 210 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 301 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 309 | Introduction to the Study of Disease | 3 |
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HLTH 311 | International Health | 3 |
| HLTH 312 | Data Management for Health Science | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| HLTH 314 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| HLTH 410 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 33 | |
| Required Courses from other Departments | ||
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
| * | 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 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
Additional Physician Assistant Prerequisite Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | Principles of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| ERS 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
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
Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies)
Prerequisite Admission Requirements – Pre- Physician Assistant 3+2
For Application Requirements
Please refer to Slippery Rock University’s Physician Assistant Studies (Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) website for requirements:http://www.sru.edu/pa
Liberal Studies and Rock Studies
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Physician Assistant | ||
| BIOL 104 | Principles of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 216 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| or BIOL 330 | Microbiology/Lab | |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Inferential Statistics Course 1 | 3 | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ERS 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
| 1 | Any statistics course with inferential statistics embedded. See My Rock Audit for specific courses. |
Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 Requirements
If any of these requirements are not met, the 3+2 designation will be removed from the student’s record:
- A 3.25 or higher overall GPA must be maintained by the student.
- The student can only be enrolled in the Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 program for a maximum of three (3) years, full-time continuous enrollment (fall/spring).
Provision
Should a Pre-Physician Assistant SRU 3+2 student be unsuccessful in completing the 1st two semesters (summer or fall) of the Physician Assistant Program and wants to complete the original undergraduate degree, it is solely up to the discretion of the undergraduate program Department Chair to determine which, if any, Physician Assistant courses will count toward the completion of his/her undergraduate degree. In addition, students must complete any unfulfilled requirements of their undergraduate major. Students may still apply to the Physician Assistant Studies Program with an earned Bachelor’s degree.
HEALTH SCIENCE - PUBLIC HEALTH - BS (6266)
PRE-PA RSU 3+2 (6SPH)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 8-2019
UCC 2.5.2019
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.
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Recommended Three-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| BIOL 104 | Principles of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| INDS 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 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 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| ERS 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 301 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 311 | International Health | 3 |
| BIOL 217 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 3 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 309 | Introduction to the Study of Disease | 3 |
| HLTH 312 | Data Management for Health Science | 3 |
| HLTH 314 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Winter | ||
| Potential On-line Winter Courses | ||
| International Health | ||
Rock Studies |
||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 410 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| Potential On-line Summer Courses | ||
| International Health | ||
| Medical Terminology (Rock Studies) | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| If not admitted to SRU PA Program | ||
| Public Health Supporting Coursework - select three | 9 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| If not admitted to SRU PA Program | ||
| HLTH 440 | Public Health Seminar | 3 |
| HLTH 450 | Internship (or summer after senior year) | 12 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 125 | |
| 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. |
Major Code: 6266
Concentration: 6SPH
Revised: 07.02.2021
** 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.