Units required for Major: 54-58
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The academic area of study in Public Health is part of the College of Health and Human Services. Students pursue a Public Health concentration leading to a degree with specialization and job skills applicable to one of two professional areas of study: Health Informatics and Data Science, Health Promotion or Occupational Safety & Health. The program supports focused academic preparation in each concentration such that Public Health BS graduates will have job appeal in their chosen professional field.
Students can expect to be involved in both coursework and field experiences across areas of Public Health practice and within each concentration, such as consumer health issues, alcohol and other drugs, human sexuality, health promotion, unintentional injury causes and prevention, and other personal, occupational, and community health and safety issues.
Students should check the Department website for requirements and speak with the Public Health academic advisor to help with their academic plans.
Note: Students graduating with a BS in Public Health (all concentrations) will not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
Admission Requirements
Direct Admission
When applying to Sacramento State through CSU Apply, selecting Public Health (all concentrations) will grant admission without any additional supplemental documentation.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program requires 12 units of lower-division courses that should be completed prior to starting upper division coursework.
Additional Information
Repeat Policy: Public Health majors can only repeat Public Health 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.
Advising: It will be necessary to work very closely with an advisor to complete the BS degree in a timely manner. Therefore, the Public Health faculty strongly recommends that all Public Health students consult with an advisor prior to enrollment for any course. This procedure should be followed each semester.
Minimum Grade Requirement
All courses must be completed with at least a "C" grade.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses (12 Units) | ||
| BIO 20 | Biology: A Human Perspective 1 | 3 |
| or BIO 10 | Basic Biological Concepts | |
| PUBH 50 | Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| PUBH 98 | Public Health Professions Seminar | 3 |
| STAT 1 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Required Upper Division Courses (18 Units) | ||
| PUBH 100 | Fundamentals of Safety and Health | 3 |
| PUBH 116 | Public Health Policy, Management & Administration | 3 |
| PUBH 118 | Introduction to Public Health (This has been revised to Introduction in Public Health) | 3 |
| PUBH 147 | Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| PUBH 148 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| PUBH 151 | Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System | 3 |
| Concentration in Health Informatics and Data Science (27 Units) | ||
| PUBH 152 | Healthcare Systems and Operations | 3 |
| PUBH 170 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| PUBH 171 | Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare | 3 |
| PUBH 172 | Health Data Visualization | 3 |
| PUBH 173 | Health Data Management and Coding | 3 |
| PUBH 174 | Advanced Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| DS 105 | Decision Analytics | 3 |
| Choose two from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Programming Logic | ||
| Introduction to Business Programming | ||
| Foundation and Tools for Business Analytics | ||
| Computer Information Systems for Management | ||
| Information Systems Security | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Spatial Analysis in GIS | ||
| Database Systems for Business | ||
| Business Data Communication | ||
| Introduction to Healthcare Process Improvement | ||
| Administration of Healthcare Organizations | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Public Health | ||
| Fieldwork - Health or Safety | ||
| Total Units | 57 | |
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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.
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 (6-9 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 3 | 0 - 3 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 39-42 | |
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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.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
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Department offers students a "select from the following option":
- If student chooses to take ENVS 165, they will meet upper division Area D.
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 | |
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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.
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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.