Health Science - Public Health, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Master of Public Health (SRU) (3+2)
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. (UO 1)
- 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. (UO 2,3,4)
- 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. (UO 8,9,10)
- 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. (UO 5,7,9)
RELATED LINKS
Public Health - Pre-Master of Public Health, BS Program Page - COMING SOON
CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
1st Major: Public Health
- Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
- Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
2nd Major: 3+2 Pre-Master of Public Health
- Major GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42-44 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 45 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 0-4 | |
| Electives | 27-33 | |
* 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 2 REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 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 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| The Human Body: Fundamentals of Structure and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Physical Sciences Inquiry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Elements of Physics I with Lab | ||
| Understanding the Physical World | ||
| Subtotal | 15-17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42-44 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
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 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
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 104 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 204 | Public Health Education and Communication | 3 |
| HLTH 209 | Foundations of Disease in Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 321 | Advanced Disease Prevention in Public Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 322 | Public Health Research Methods and Data Management | 3 |
| HLTH 323 | Social Determinants of Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 324 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 407 | Fundamentals of Public Health Policy and Management 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 411 | Global Health | 3 |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Required Internship | ||
| HLTH 450 | Internship 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Course outside of Major Department | ||
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements but not for Major GPA
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following BIOL courses | 3-4 | |
| The Human Body: Fundamentals of Structure and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Complete one of the following CHEM courses (CHEM 111 is required if completing CHEM 107): | 3-4 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
or CHEM 104 | Introduction Chemistry I | |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9-11 | |
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
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
HEALTH SCIENCE - PUBLIC HEALTH (6266)/CIM 553
This program is effective as of Summer 2026
Revised 09.22.2025
UCC 02.25.2025