Academic Catalog 2022-2023

Slippery Rock University

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.

RELATED LINKS

Public Health - Pre-Occupational Therapy, BS Program Page

Public Health Department Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

CURRICULUM GUIDE

GPA REQUIREMENT

Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

SUMMARY*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements42-43
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Computer Competency0-3
Major Requirements60
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements12
Electives17

* 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 2 REQUIREMENTS

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal15
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
BIOL 216Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab3
Physical Sciences Inquiry
Select one of the following:3-4
Elements of Physics I with Lab
Understanding the Physical World
Subtotal15-16
Thematic Thread
Select 12 Credits 212
Required Thematic Thread Coursework:
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Psychology
Total Hours42-43

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.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

Computer Competency

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 Hours0-3

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
Required Courses in Public Health
HLTH 103Health and Behavior Change 13
HLTH 210Introduction to Public Health 13
HLTH 301Introduction to Health Education 13
HLTH 309Introduction to the Study of Disease 13
HLTH 310Environmental Health 13
HLTH 311International Health 13
HLTH 312Data Management for Health Science 13
HLTH 313Biostatistics 13
HLTH 314Nutrition and Health 13
HLTH 406Program Planning and Evaluation 13
HLTH 410Epidemiology 13
HLTH 440Public Health Seminar 13
Subtotal36
Required Internship
HLTH 450Internship 112
Subtotal12
Required Course outside of Major Department
BIOL 210Medical Microbiology with Lab 23
Subtotal3
Supporting Coursework:
Select three courses from the list below:9
Aging and the Older Person 2
Death and Dying 2
US Healthcare Systems 2
Public Health and Physical Activity 2
Women's Health Issues 2
Human Sexuality 2
Public Health Administration
Subtotal9
Total Hours60

NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATH COLLEGE-WIDE REQUIREMENTS

BIOL 216Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab3
BIOL 217Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab3
CHEM 104Introduction Chemistry I3
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3

ADDITIONAL PRE-OT REQUIREMENTS

EXSC 250Medical Terminology3
or HCAM 250 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators
INDP 318Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies3
or SOWK 318 Research Methods
PHYS 201Elements of Physics I with Lab3-4
or PE 364 Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 244Developmental Psychology3
PSYC 276Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3
Total Hours18-19

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:

  1. Conference attendance
  2. Service-Learning
  3. Internships
  4. Career Education
  5. 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 

Rock Studies 2

Prerequisite Courses - SRU Occupational Therapy
BIOL 2094
BIOL 3094
EXSC 250Medical Terminology3
or HCAM 250 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators
PHYS 201Elements of Physics I with Lab4
or PE 364 Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 244Developmental Psychology3
PSYC 276Introduction to Abnormal Psychology3
Research Methods - Select One: 13
Research Methods in Exercise Science
Health Care Theory and Research Capstone Seminar
Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychological Science I: Research Methods
and Psychological Science II: Statistical Applications
Research Methods
Anthropology or Sociology - Select One: 13
Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA
Introduction to Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Health and Society
Cultural Area Studies
Minority Groups
The Family
Society, Culture and Self
Gender Roles and Society
Sociology of Aging
Disability, Community Inclusion, and Diversity
Human Diversity
Total Hours33

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)
PRE OT (SRU Traditional)
Effective Summer 2022
Revised 04.25.2022
UCC 02.15.2022

RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
HLTH 103 Health and Behavior Change 3
CHEM 104 Introduction Chemistry I 3
ENGL 102 Critical Writing 3
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar * 1
CPSC 100 Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts 3 1
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours17
Spring
ENGL 104 Critical Reading 3
PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology 3
SCI 102 Understanding the Physical World 4 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Social Science Inquiry 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
HLTH 210 Introduction to Public Health 3
BIOL 216 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab 3
INDP 202
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  
 Hours18
Spring
HLTH 301 Introduction to Health Education 3
BIOL 217 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab 3
EXSC 250 Medical Terminology 3
PSYC 276 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 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  
 Hours18
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
 Hours18
Spring
HLTH 310 Environmental Health 3
HLTH 311 International Health 3
HLTH 313 Biostatistics 3
HLTH 410 Epidemiology 3
PHYS 201
Elements of Physics I with Lab
or Biomechanics of Individuals with Disabilities
3-4
 Hours15-16
Summer
HLTH 450 Internship (unless taken in spring semester of senior year) 0
 Hours0
Fourth Year
Fall
HLTH 309 Introduction to the Study of Disease 3
BIOL 210 Medical Microbiology with Lab 3
INDP 318
Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies
or Research Methods
3
Public Health Supporting Coursework 6
 Hours15
Winter
Potential On-line Winter Courses  
HLTH 311 International Health 0
 Hours0
Spring
HLTH 440 Public Health Seminar 3
Internship (unless taken prior to senior year) 12
 Hours15
Summer
Potential On-line Summer Courses  
HLTH 311
International Health
or Women's Health Issues
0
 Hours0
 Total Hours**131-132

** 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: 01.18.2023