Health Science, B.S. - Epidemiology Concentration

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Epidemiology is an area of concentration within the Health Science, B.S. degree.

In the Epidemiology Concentration students will acquire knowledge of the role epidemiology has in a healthcare and public health setting. Students will gain a strong understanding of statistical concepts involved in biological processes and apply these concepts towards improving the health of diverse populations.

Curriculum Requirements - 101 Credits

General Education Core Requirements - 40 Credits

ENG 101 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENG 1XX - English Elective Credit(s): 3
ENG 2XX - English Elective Credit(s): 3
MATH 1XX Mathematics (MATH) Credit(s): 3
STAT 167 - Principles of Statistics Credit(s): 3
BIO 1XX - Science Elective Credit(s): 4
PSY 112 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
Humanities (HIS, PHIL, SPAN, HUM) Credit(s): 3
General Education Elective Credit(s): 12

Health Science Major Core Requirements - 43 Credits

HSC 101 - Introduction to Healthcare Credit(s): 3
HSC 105 - Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
PBH 110 - Introduction to Public Health Credit(s): 3
CHEM 101 - Chemistry Credit(s): 4
PBH 212 - Public Health Informatics Credit(s): 3
PBH 305 - Ethics in Public Health Credit(s): 3
HSC 120 - Health and Wellness Credit(s): 3
HSC 310 - U.S. Healthcare Delivery Systems Credit(s): 3
HSC 312 - Organization and Administration of Long-Term Care Credit(s): 3
HSR 240 - Disability, Society, and the Individual Credit(s): 3
HSC 350 - Continuous Quality Improvement Credit(s): 3
PSY 420 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
HSC 216 - Exploration of Careers in Healthcare Credit(s): 3
HSC 450 - Senior Capstone Credit(s): 3
OR
HSC 460 - Senior Internship Credit(s): 3

OPEN Electives - 18 Credits

OPEN Elective Credit(s): 18

Epidemiology Concentration - 21 Credits

BIO 101 - Concepts in Human Biology Credit(s): 3
PBH 210 - Health Behavior and Chronic Disease Credit(s): 3
PBH 280 - Introduction to Global Health Credit(s): 3
PBH 301 - Leadership in Health Credit(s): 3
PBH 302 - Public Health Personnel and Administration Credit(s): 3
PBH 400 - Community Health Credit(s): 3
HSC 410 - Epidemiology Credit(s): 3