Health Science - Public Health, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Physician Assistant (SRU) (Traditional)
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)
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 prerequisites 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 prerequisites for the SRU PA program and apply to the SRU PA program in your senior year.
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
SUMMARY*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 44 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 60 | |
| Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements | 15 | |
| Additional Physician Assistant Prerequisite Courses | 21 | |
| Electives | 0 | |
* 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
| 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 | |
| Physical & Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Required Thematic Thread Coursework: | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 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
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Students may choose to earn a BS in Health Science – Public Health as preparation for graduate studies in many health care related fields. In this case, the student should learn what prerequisites are required for his/her intended graduate program and take those courses as electives while completing the Public Health program.
| 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 | Global 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 |
| HLTH 440 | Public Health Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal | 36 | |
| Required Internship | ||
| HLTH 450 | Internship | 12 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Required Course outside of Major Department | ||
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Coursework: | ||
| Select three courses from the list below: | 9 | |
| Public Health and Physical Activity | ||
| Women's Health Issues | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Public Health Administration | ||
| Aging and the Older Person | ||
| Death and Dying | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
ADDITIONAL PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PREREQUISITE COURSES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 108 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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
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.
Rock Studies 2
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses - SRU Physician Assistant | ||
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| 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 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| or HCAM 250 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Administrators | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Inferential Statistics Course | 3 | |
| Biostatistics and Experimental Design with Lab | ||
| Elementary Statistics I | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
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-PA (SRU Traditional)
Effective Summer 2023
Revised 05.30.2023
UCC 02.28.2023
RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HLTH 103 | Health and Behavior Change | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 210 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| BIOL 209 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Public Health Supporting Coursework | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread (Choose a Thematic Thread that contains PSYC 105/EXSC 250) 2 | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 301 | Introduction to Health Education | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Medical Microbiology with Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 309 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 312 | Data Management for Health Science | 3 |
| HLTH 314 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HLTH 406 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| CHEM 107 & CHEM 111 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement - 300+ Level 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 310 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| HLTH 311 | Global Health | 3 |
| HLTH 313 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| HLTH 410 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| CHEM 108 & CHEM 112 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLTH 450 | Internship | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLTH 309 | Introduction to the Study of Disease | 3 |
| BIOL 114 | Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Public Health Supporting Coursework | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Winter | ||
| Potential On-line Winter Courses | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLTH 440 | Public Health Seminar | 3 |
| BIOL 250 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| EXSC 250 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Public Health Supporting Coursework | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement - 300+ Level 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| Potential On-line Summer Courses | ||
| Women's Health Issues | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Total Hours** | 124 | |
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Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
- 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.
- 3
If your Thematic Thread does not include one or both of these courses, then you will need to take 1 or 2 additional lower level Thematic Thread courses.
** 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: 06.05.2023