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Public Health (Degree Completion), BS

This online degree completion program is for students who have completed an approved associate degree. Students who do not have a background in healthcare may have additional prerequisites or be required to follow the curriculum outlined here.

 

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 41 hours

The MTA stamp is recommended. Students who complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement prior to transfer have satisfied all general education requirements except the following:
IDS 1011Vocation in Practice

1
REL 1002Introduction to Christian Faith

2
REL 1013Survey of Biblical Literature

3

Public Health Major 36 hours

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 3703Health Data and Analytics

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
 
Choose one:

HCA 4813Healthcare Internship

3
HCA 4810Healthcare Internship

0

Electives 43 hours


Total Credit Hours: 120