BS in Public Health (Community Health Education)
Pre-Major Requirements
Freshman or transfer students interested in the Public Health Major are admitted as Pre-Major Public Health students.
To declare the Public Health major, all students are required to complete the following grade and course requirements and submit a Declaration of Major form to the Public Health Department along with transcript copies:
- An overall GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- Completion of the Pre-Major Required Courses, as identified in the Program Requirements, with a "C" or better in each course. Only first or second attempts will be considered.
- Completion of more than 45 units.
Additional Information
Repeat Policy: Health Science majors and minors can only repeat Health Science courses one time if they receive less than a "C." Students must meet with their academic advisor before petitioning the department to repeat the course. Refer to the Repeat Policy section of the Sacramento State Catalog for additional information.
Credit by Examination: A student who seeks course credit by examination is to enroll in the course to be challenged. No course may be challenged after the first two weeks of the semester. The instructor of the course will conduct an assessment of the student's readiness for the challenge for credit examination. Refer to Credit by Examination section of the Sacramento State Catalog.
Advising: It will be necessary to work very closely with an advisor to complete the BS degree in a timely manner. Therefore, the Health Science faculty strongly recommends that all Health Science students consult with an advisor prior to enrollment for any course. This procedure should be followed each semester.
Pre-Major Requirements
Freshman or transfer students interested in the Health Services Administration Major are admitted as Pre-Major Health Services Administration students.
To change to a Health Services Administration Major, all students are required to complete the follow grade and course requirements and submit a Declaration of Major form to the Public Health Department along with transcript copies:
- An overall GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
- Completion of the Pre-Major Required Courses with a "C" or better in each course. Only first or second attempts will be considered.
- Completion of more than 45 units.
Additional Information
Repeat Policy: Health Services Administration Majors can only repeat Health Services Administration courses one time if they receive less than a "C." Students must meet with their academic advisor before petitioning the department to repeat the course. Refer to the Repeat Policy section of the Sacramento State Catalog for additional information.
Credit by Examination: A student who seeks course credit by examination is to enroll in the course to be challenged. No course may be challenged after the first two weeks of the semester. The instructor of the course will conduct an assessment of the student's readiness for the challenge for credit examination. Refer to Credit by Examination section of the Sacramento State Catalog.
Advising: It will be necessary to work very closely with an advisor to complete the BS degree in a timely manner. Therefore, the faculty strongly recommends that all Health Services Administration students consult with an advisor prior to enrollment for any course. This procedure should be followed each semester.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Pre-Major (Lower Division) Courses (16 Units) | ||
| BIO 25 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 26 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 6A | Introduction to General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Courses (15-16 Units) | ||
| PUBH 118 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 147 | Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| PUBH 148 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PUBH 151 | Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| PUBH 195 | Fieldwork - Health or Safety | 3 - 4 |
| Concentrations (27-31 Units) | ||
| Select one concentration from the following: | 27 - 31 | |
Community Health Education | ||
Health Care Administration | ||
Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| Total Units | 58-63 | |
| 1 | Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement. |
Note: Public Health courses depend upon concentration, permission of the faculty advisor, program coordinator, and department chair.
Concentration in Community Health Education (27 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 100 | Fundamentals of Safety and Health | 3 |
| PUBH 112 | Disease Prevention | 3 |
| PUBH 114 | Human Ecology and Health | 3 |
| PUBH 116 | Public Health Policy, Management & Administration | 3 |
| PUBH 119 | Community Health Promotion | 3 |
| PUBH 134 | Understanding Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PUBH 144 | Community Health Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PUBH 150 | Aging and Health | 3 |
| Select one of from the following: | 3 | |
| Global Health | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Public Health | ||
| Alcohol and Other Drugs | ||
| Total Units | 27 | |
| 1 | Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement. |
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (6 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 0 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area Course C | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
| 1 | To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page. Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email. |
| 2 | Required in Major; also satisfies GE. |
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 0 | |
| 1 | To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page. Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email. |
| 2 | If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html Note: Students with a declared major of BS in Public Health (Occupational Health and Safety), BS in Public Health (Health Care Administration), or BS in Public Health (Community Health Education) are exempt from the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. |