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Public Health

The Rochester Christian University Public Health Program prepares graduates to apply concepts, models, and theories in public health while demonstrating an understanding of Christian values and integrity.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program:

 
  1. Interpret knowledge from theory, research, and practice in the United States healthcare system. (Preparing)
  2. Apply health information literacy. (Exploring)
  3. Integrate systems thinking to apply strategic planning. (Integrating)
  4. Develop the application of community engagement, business management and leadership. (Calling)


Requirements for the BS in Public Health

General Education Core 28 hours

The Social and Behavioral Science general education requirement is covered in the major by PSY 2223. The Lab Science general education requirement is met by HCM 1304. The Communication Competency general education requirement is met by COM 2223.The Diversity general education requirement is met by COM 3533.

 

Public Health Major 72 hours

BUS 2513Principles of Economics

3
COM 2223Public Speaking

3
COM 3533Intercultural Communication

3
ENG 3533Technical Writing

3
HCA 1304Community and Public Health with Lab

4
HCA 2303Principles of Healthcare Administration

3
HCA 3013Health Systems of the United States

3
HCA 3023Health Law and Ethics

3
HCA 3503Health Information Systems

3
HEA 1301Biostatistics Lab

1
HEA 1303Biostatistics

3
HEA 2303Epidemiology

3
HEA 3301CHESⓇ Preparation Workshop

1
HEA 3303Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

3
HEA 3943Bioethics

3
HEA 4903Public Health Capstone

3
MCM 1101Shield Media Workshop

1
MCM 2613Introduction to Public Relations

3
NSC 1014Environmental Health with Lab

4
NSC 4403Research in the Sciences

3
POS 2033Introduction to Public Policy

3
PSY 2223Life Span Development

3
SOC 2453Marriage and Family Dynamics

3
 
Choose one:

HCA 4813Healthcare Internship

3
HCA 4810Healthcare Internship

0
 
Choose 4 hours from:
BIO 1134Topics in Modern Biology with Lab

4
OR
BIO 1011Biological Science I Lab

1
BIO 1013Biological Science I

3
OR
BIO 2114Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

4

Electives 20 hours


Total Credit Hours: 120