Community Health Undergraduate Degree
The Community Health undergraduate degree prepares students to become future leaders and innovators in healthcare.
By gaining a better understanding of the systems that support healthcare and public health institutions, students in Community Health are prepared for careers and graduate programs in the healthcare industry. This systemic view enables students to be the leaders and the agents of positive change in their communities and healthcare organizations.
Areas of Concentration
Health Education & Promotion
Health Planning & Administration
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
Curriculum
General Education
The Community Health undergraduate program requires general education courses in the following areas:
Learn more about general education requirements by speaking to your advisor or visiting the Academic Catalog website.
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Communication Arts
Hours: 9-11 |
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Quantitative Reasoning I & II
Hours: 6 |
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Humanities & the Arts
Hours: 9 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences
Hours: 9 |
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Natural Sciences & Technology
Hours: 9 |
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Cultural Studies
Hours: 9 |
Total Hours: 51-53
Core Requirements
The Community Health undergraduate program requires the following core courses:
Learn more about core course requirements by speaking to your advisor or visiting the Academic Catalog website.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| HK 110 |
HK 110 Contemporary Health
Hours: 3 |
| HK 111 |
HK 111 Intro to Public Health
Hours: 3 |
| HK 125 |
HK 125 Orientation to Health & Kinesiology
Hours: 1 |
| HK 201 |
HK 201 Health Sciences Research Methods
Hours: 3 |
| HK 305 |
HK 305 Community Health Organizations
Hours: 3 |
| HK 206 |
HK 206 Health Care Systems
Hours: 3 |
| HK 207 |
HK 207 Intro to Epidemiology
Hours: 3 |
| HK 300 |
HK 300 Health Behavior Theories and Applications
Hours: 4 |
| HK 410 |
HK 410 Public Health Practice
Hours: 4 |
| HK 416 |
HK 416 Applied Health Data Analysis
Hours: 3 |
| HK 154 |
HK 154 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
Hours: 3 |
Community Health Internship
The Community Health undergraduate program requires the following internship courses:
The internship courses provide students with a supervised field experience at University-approved sites that prepare students for their future careers as health professionals. More information about internship is available here.
| Code | Course |
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| HK 470 |
Orientation to Internship
Hours: 1 |
| HK 471 |
Health Internship
Hours: 8 |
Concentration Requirements
The Community Health undergraduate program requires the following courses for each concentration:
Learn more about core course requirements by speaking to your advisor or visiting the Academic Catalog website.
| Code | Course |
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| FSHN 120 |
FSHN 120 Contemporary Nutrition
Hours: 3 |
| HK 200 |
HK 200 Mental Health Issues
Hours: 2 |
| HK 205 |
HK 205 Human Sexuality
Hours: 2 |
| HK 204 |
HK 204 Drug Use and Misuse
Hours: 2 |
| Code | Course |
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| REHB 330 |
REHB 330 Disability in American Society
Hours: 3 |
| REHB 402 |
REHB 402 Medical Aspects of Disability
Hours: 4 |
| REHB 435 |
REHB 435 Work & Disability
Hours: 2 |
| Code | Course |
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| HK 417 |
HK 417 Health Services Financing
Hours: 3 |
| HK 420 |
HK 420 Community Health Assessment and Planning
Hours: 3 |
| HK 421 |
HK 421 Health Administration
Hours: 3 |
Degree Summary
| Code | Course |
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General Education
Hours: 51-53 |
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Core Requirements
Hours: 32 |
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Internship
Hours: 9 |
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Concentration Requirements
Hours: 9 |
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Supporting Electives (Correlate List, 9 credit hours or more of Supporting Electives should be completed within the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health: CHLH, IHTL, KIN, or REHB courses)
Hours: 18 |
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Electives
Hours: 9-11 |
Total Hours: 128