Department of Nursing & Public Health
(College of Social and Behavioral Sciences)
The Department of Nursing & Public Health offers the following programs:
- Health Care Administration for Business Majors (also listed in Wilson College of Business and Department of Economics)
- Health Care Administration for Non-Business Majors (also listed in Wilson College of Business and Department of Economics)
- Community Nutrition
- Environmental Health
- Global Health
- Health and Social Services
- Women's Health
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Public Health Major
The Public Health major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Public Health specialists seek to improve the health of the general public through education, behavior change and improvement of the environment. Students in the program develop the skills to plan, implement and evaluate programs in a variety of settings, which may include health departments, corporate wellness sites, hospitals/clinics, fitness facilities, nonprofit organizations, international relief organizations, nursing homes, colleges/universities, and private industry.
The curriculum is tailored to meet national competencies in public health education. Students will take classes in planning, implementing, and evaluating public health programs in addition to environmental health science, epidemiology (how diseases are spread), health equity, and how to address risky lifestyle behaviors (i.e., tobacco/alcohol/substance abuse, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition and unintentional injuries, high levels of stress, and unsafe sexual behaviors).
All students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor to discuss their career goals and aspirations and possible certificate options to gain expertise in specific public health areas.
| Required Core: 33 credits | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 2100 | Behavior Change for Health Promotion | 3 |
| PH 2130 | Epidemiology of Human Diseases | 3 |
| PH 3140/5140 | Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs | 3 |
| PH 3150/5150 | Implementing Public Health Programs | 3 |
| PH 3170 | Public Health Career Readiness Seminar | 3 |
| or HRCS 4000 | Professional Readiness Seminar | |
| PH 3310/5310 | Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy | 3 |
| PH 3710/5710 | Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| PH 4170 | Internship Portfolio | 3 |
| PH 4180 | Internship | 6 |
| Electives: Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Public Health Practicum | ||
| Basic Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition for Health Promotion * | ||
| Maternal and Infant Health | ||
| Introduction to Women's Health | ||
| Selected Topics in Women's Health | ||
| Stress and Coping | ||
| Global Service Mission | ||
| Health of Vulnerable Populations | ||
| International Health | ||
| Worksite Health Promotion | ||
| Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health | ||
| Health Care and the Consumer | ||
| Toxins and Health | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program
Nursing Major
The Nursing major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Admission to UNI Nursing Major:
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Students must be admitted to the University of Northern Iowa based on standard admissions criteria found in UNI’s catalog - https://catalog.uni.edu/generalinformation/admissionrequirements
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Complete the application form for the major. Prior to filing out the application the student must have completed or be completing prerequisite coursework or equivalent coursework: STAT 1772 Introduction to Statistical Methods OR SOC SCI 2020 Social Sciences Statistics; CHEM 1010 Principles of Chemistry; BIOL 1101 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I; BIOL 1102 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II; PH 2180 Medical Terminology; PSYCH 2202 Developmental Psychology OR FAM SERV 1055 Human Growth and Development.
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Achieve a minimum extracted grade point average in pre-requisite courses of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale. Students not meeting the GPA requirement may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the nursing admissions committee.
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Prerequisite coursework must be completed in the term preceding entry into the major. The student may be provisionally admitted to the program as long as the student is enrolled in the third semester courses and making strong progress in the enrolled courses. The student must pass and complete all prerequisite coursework prior to taking nursing specific courses.
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Admissions decisions to the major are made by the nursing committee. For applicants who meet the minimum requirements, the nursing admissions committee will select the applicants who, in its judgment, are best qualified to meet the expectations of prospective members of the nursing profession.
Prior to enrolling in nursing clinical experiences, students must:
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Complete a background check and a drug test.
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Submit a health physical and immunization record.
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Submit proof of current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
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Submit proof of health insurance.
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Compete the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) mandatory reporter training (Dependent Adult and Child Abuse).
A grade of C+ (2.33) or higher is needed for all NUR courses to count in the major. A grade of C (2.00) or higher is needed for BIOL 1033 Principles of Microbiology and BIOL 1103 Pathophysiology to count in the major.
Per the Iowa Board of Nursing regulations, nursing courses with a clinical component may not be taken by a person: a) who has been denied a license by any state board of nursing; b) whose license is currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. jurisdiction; c) whose license/registration is currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action.
| Cognate courses: | ||
| Biology and Anatomy: | ||
| BIOL 1033 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 1101 | Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 1102 | Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 1103 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry: | ||
| CHEM 1010 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| Public Health: | ||
| PH 1410 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| PH 2180 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Mathematics: | ||
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Mental Health: | ||
| PSYCH 2202 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| or FAM SERV 1055 | Human Growth and Development | |
| Nursing: | ||
| NUR 2500 | Principles of Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NUR 2510 | Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 2575 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 3000 | Health Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NUR 3009 | Informatics and Health Care Technologies | 1 |
| NUR 3041 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3065 | Health and Illness Concepts l: Chronic Care | 4 |
| NUR 3066 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar l: Chronic Care | 1 |
| NUR 3067 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar I | 1 |
| NUR 3075 | Health and Illness Concepts II: Acute Care | 4 |
| NUR 3076 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar II: Acute Care | 1 |
| NUR 3077 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar II | 1 |
| NUR 3119 | Population Health | 3 |
| NUR 3120 | Concepts of Gerontology | 2 |
| NUR 4015 | Nursing Care of Women and Children | 4 |
| NUR 4031 | Disaster Preparedness and Management | 2 |
| NUR 4075 | Health and Illness Concepts III: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care | 4 |
| NUR 4076 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar lll: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care III | 1 |
| NUR 4077 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar III | 1 |
| NUR 4200 | Nursing Roles, Leadership, and Systems-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4275 | Health and Illness Concepts IV: Emergency and Trauma | 3 |
| NUR 4280 | Person-Centered Care Residency and Capstone | 4 |
| NUR 4299 | Professional Competencies for Entry into Practice | 2 |
| Total Hours | 90 | |
Minor
Public Health Minor
| Required: | ||
| Public Health: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 2100 | Behavior Change for Health Promotion | 3 |
| PH 2130 | Epidemiology of Human Diseases | 3 |
| PH 3140/5140 | Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs | 3 |
| PH 3150/5150 | Implementing Public Health Programs | 3 |
| PH 3310/5310 | Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy | 3 |
| PH 3710/5710 | Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Program Certificates
The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the Department of Nursing & Public Health or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.
Certificate in Health Care Administration for Business Majors
The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Business Majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care. Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care. Requires completion of any business major.
| Required: | ||
| Accounting: | ||
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Economics: | ||
| ECON 2140 | Health Economics | 3 |
| Public Health and Education: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| or CAP 3160 | Community and Public Health | |
| PH 3640/5640 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
| Electives (one of the following): | 3 | |
| Economics of Social Issues * | ||
| Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | ||
| Economics of Labor Markets | ||
| Economic and Business Forecasting | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Electives (two of the following): | 6 | |
| Anthropology: | ||
| Culture, Disease, and Healing ** | ||
| Capstone courses: | ||
| Bio-Medical Ethics | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
| Criminology: | ||
| Drugs and Society ** | ||
| Family Services: | ||
| Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias | ||
| Finance: | ||
| Risk Management and Insurance | ||
| Gerontology: | ||
| Families and End of Life Issues | ||
| Long Term Care Administration | ||
| Philosophy: | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
| Psychology: | ||
| Health Psychology ** | ||
| Public Health and Education: | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Stress and Coping | ||
| Global Service Mission | ||
| Introduction to Women's Health | ||
| Health of Vulnerable Populations | ||
| International Health | ||
| Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | ||
| Sociology: | ||
| Social Gerontology ** | ||
| Medical Sociology ** | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Course can be used to satisfy the Responsibility requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:
ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Domestic requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program. ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition - Global requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060; CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 and SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
Certificate in Health Care Administration for Non-Business Majors
The interdisciplinary Health Care Administration certificate for Non-Business majors includes courses which develop basic business skills for students desiring business careers in health care. Both nonprofit and for-profit health institutions such as clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, medical offices, and long-term care facilities require employees with business skills. Business professionals manage employees, manage finances, raise funds, reduce and manage risk, work with or for insurance companies, and seek ways to provide effective and cost-efficient care.
| Required: | ||
| Accounting: | ||
| ACCT 2120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Economics: | ||
| ECON 1031 | Introduction to Business Economics | 3 |
| or ECON 1041 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| or ECON 1051 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| ECON 2140 | Health Economics | 3 |
| Public Health and Education: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| or CAP 3160 | Community and Public Health | |
| PH 3640/5640 | Worksite Health Promotion | 3 |
| Elective(s) from the following (select one if major or minor requires no economics; select two if major or minor requires economics): | 3-6 | |
| Anthropology: | ||
| Culture, Disease, and Healing * | ||
| Capstone courses: | ||
| Bio-Medical Ethics | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
| Criminology: | ||
| Drugs and Society * | ||
| Economics: | ||
| Economics of Social Issues | ||
| Family Services: | ||
| Families, Alzheimer's and Related Dementias | ||
| Finance: | ||
| Risk Management and Insurance | ||
| Gerontology: | ||
| Families and End of Life Issues | ||
| Long Term Care Administration | ||
| Philosophy: | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
| Political Science: | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration | ||
| Psychology: | ||
| Health Psychology * | ||
| Public Health and Education: | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Stress and Coping | ||
| Global Service Mission | ||
| Introduction to Women's Health | ||
| Health of Vulnerable Populations | ||
| International Health | ||
| Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | ||
| Sociology: | ||
| Social Gerontology * | ||
| Medical Sociology * | ||
| Total Hours | 18-21 | |
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The following courses have additional prerequisites:
ANTH 3102/5102 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002. SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002 can be used to satisfy UNIFI/General Education requirements.
CRIM 3369 has prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060; CRIM 2025. SOC 1000 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
PSYCH 3303/5303 has prerequisite of PSYCH 1001. PSYCH 1001 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
SOC 3035/5035 and SOC 3086/5086 have prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060. SOC 1000 or SOC 1060 can be used to satisfy the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement in the UNIFI/General Education program.
Certificate in Community Nutrition
The Community Nutrition Certificate is offered by the Public Health and Education program within the Department of Nursing & Public Health. The Community Nutrition Certificate Program prepares students to address nutrition issues in the community setting.
| Required: | ||
| Public Health: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 1410 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| PH 2420 | Nutrition for Health Promotion | 3 |
| PH 2430 | Food and Nutrition Practicum | 2 |
| Psychology: | ||
| PSYCH 1001 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| Electives: (choose one course from the following) | 3 | |
| Health Psychology | ||
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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PSYCH 1001 satisfies the Human Condition (Domestic) requirement of the UNIFI/General Education program.
Certificate in Environmental Health
| Required: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 2130 | Epidemiology of Human Diseases | 3 |
| PH 3710/5710 | Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| PH 3720/5720 | Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations | 3 |
| PH 3730/5730 | Toxins and Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Certificate in Global Health
| Required: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PH 3310/5310 | Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy | 3 |
| PH 3330/5330 | Health of Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| PH 3340/5340 | International Health | 3 |
| Electives (choose one from the following): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Culture, Disease, and Healing * | ||
| Exploring Family Diversity in America | ||
| Global Service Mission | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Race, Ethnicity and Social Justice | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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ANTH 3102/5102 has a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002; junior standing.
Certificate in Health and Social Services
The purpose of this certificate is to provide an overview of issues and topics relevant to students who are interested in providing social services or health education to individuals in public health and healthcare settings.
This certificate is designed for undergraduate students who are preparing to work with persons of varied demographic backgrounds in health-related settings such as clinics, hospitals, and other organizations working to promote public health.
Examples of related majors include Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Spanish, Family Services, Psychology, Criminology, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Education, Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, and Political Science, Gerontology, Communication Sciences and Disorders.
| Required: | ||
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| SW 1001 | Introduction to Social Work and Social Services | 3 |
| One elective course from the following: | 3 | |
| Families and End of Life Issues | ||
| Families and Aging * | ||
| Maternal and Infant Health | ||
| Introduction to Women's Health | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Health of Vulnerable Populations | ||
| Psychology of Aging | ||
| Sociology of Families * | ||
| Social Gerontology * | ||
| Medical Sociology * | ||
| Childhood Inequalities * | ||
| Social Services for Older Adults | ||
| One elective course from the following: | 3 | |
| Culture, Disease, and Healing * | ||
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Nutrition for Health Promotion * | ||
| Stress and Coping | ||
| Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy | ||
| Toxins and Health | ||
| Human Diseases | ||
| Perspectives on Death and Dying | ||
| Bio-Medical Ethics | ||
| Health Psychology * | ||
| Society and Mental Illness * | ||
| American Racial and Minoritized Populations | ||
| Human Behavior and the Social Environment * | ||
| Addictions Treatment | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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The following courses have prerequisites:
PH 2420 has a prerequisite of PH 1410.
SOC 2030, SOC 3035/5035, SOC 3086/5086, SOC 3087/5087, and SOC 4052/5052 have a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or SOC 1060.
SW 4164 has a prerequisite of a Biology course (BIOL 1014 preferred).
FAM SERV 3150/5150 has a prerequisite of FAM SERV 1020 and FAM SERV 1055 or PSYCH 2202.
ANTH 3102/5102 has a prerequisite of SOC 1000 or ANTH 1002.
PSYCH 3303/5303 has a prerequisite of PSYCH 1001.
Certificate in Women's Health
The Women's Health Certificate is offered by the Public Health program within the Department of Nursing & Public Health. The Women's Health Certificate prepares students for work in organizations that address women's health needs.
| Required: | ||
| Applied Human Sciences, School of: | ||
| FAM SERV 1057 | Human Relationships and Sexuality | 3 |
| Public Health: | ||
| PH 2520 | Maternal and Infant Health | 3 |
| PH 2530 | Introduction to Women's Health | 3 |
| Women's and Gender Studies: | ||
| WGS 1040 | Women's and Gender Studies: Introduction | 3 |
| Electives (choose one from the following): | 3 | |
| Gender Issues in Communication | ||
| Selected Topics in Women's Health | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health | ||
| Psychology of Gender * | ||
| Women, Men, and Society | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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PSYCH 2201 has a prerequisite of PSYCH 1001.
Public Health, B.A.
- Communication: Demonstrate the ability to identify, prioritize, and deliver evidence-based public health messages through written and oral formats for both public and professional audiences.
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical thinking via systems thinking in a community and/or environmental context.
- Program Specific Application: Demonstrate and apply health knowledge/skills and professional demeanor and behavior in settings consistent with career goals.
- DEI Application: Apply understanding of public health disparities to develop inclusive community and environmental health programming for diverse populations.
Nursing, B.S.N.
- Students will apply clinical judgment in the delivery of care by synthesizing knowledge, skills, and technology from the established and evolving art and science of nursing, as well as from the biological, social and behavioral sciences.
- Students will employ person-centered care in partnership with the client, identified support persons, and the healthcare team.
- Students will evaluate health equity at the population levels.
- Students will integrate the best scholarly evidence into nursing practice.
- Students will apply principles of safety and quality improvement into the delivery of care.
- Students will apply collaborative practice to optimize patient care.
- Students will apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.
- Students will apply principles of professional nursing ethics in the care of diverse populations.
- Students will utilize information technologies to deliver evidence-based care.
- Students will create a personal and professional plan for long-term resilience.
Public Health, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
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| Fall | Hour | |
| PH 1101 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Public Health Major Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PH 2130 | Epidemiology of Human Diseases | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PH 2100 | Behavior Change for Health Promotion | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 15 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PH 3710/5710 | Environmental Health Science | 3 |
| Public Health Major Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PH 3140/5140 | Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs | 3 |
| PH 3310/5310 | Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy | 3 |
| Public Health Major Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PH 3170 | Public Health Career Readiness Seminar | 3 |
| PH 3150/5150 | Implementing Public Health Programs | 3 |
| Public Health Major Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PH 4170 | Internship Portfolio | 3 |
| PH 4180 | Internship | 6 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Nursing, B.S.N.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
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| Fall | Hour | |
| PH 2180 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL 1101 | Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM 1010 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAM SERV 1055 | Human Growth and Development (or PSYCH 2202 Developmental Psychology) | 3 |
| BIOL 1102 | Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| STAT 1772 | Introduction to Statistical Methods (or SOC SCI 2020 Social Sciences Statistics) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| NUR 2575 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| PH 1410 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| NUR 3000 | Health Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NUR 2500 | Principles of Nursing Practice | 5 |
| NUR 2510 | Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| BIOL 1033 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 1103 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| NUR 3009 | Informatics and Health Care Technologies | 1 |
| NUR 3041 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 3065 | Health and Illness Concepts l: Chronic Care | 4 |
| NUR 3066 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar l: Chronic Care | 1 |
| NUR 3067 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar I | 1 |
| NUR 3120 | Concepts of Gerontology | 2 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NUR 3075 | Health and Illness Concepts II: Acute Care | 4 |
| NUR 3076 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar II: Acute Care | 1 |
| NUR 3077 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar II | 1 |
| NUR 3119 | Population Health | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| NUR 4015 | Nursing Care of Women and Children | 4 |
| NUR 4031 | Disaster Preparedness and Management | 2 |
| NUR 4075 | Health and Illness Concepts III: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care | 4 |
| NUR 4076 | Clinical Reasoning Seminar lll: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care III | 1 |
| NUR 4077 | Nursing Pharmacology Seminar III | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NUR 4200 | Nursing Roles, Leadership, and Systems-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 4275 | Health and Illness Concepts IV: Emergency and Trauma | 3 |
| NUR 4280 | Person-Centered Care Residency and Capstone | 4 |
| NUR 4299 | Professional Competencies for Entry into Practice | 2 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Nursing Courses
NUR 2500. Principles of Nursing Practice — 5 hrs.
This foundational course introduces the student to concepts and principles related to professional nursing practice. Topics include standards and foundations of practice, history of nursing, role of the nurse, diversity, equity, inclusion, patient-centered care, legal and ethical issues, quality and safety indicators, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, clinical judgement, risk reduction, infection control, and holistic awareness. Students will learn how to provide basic care and comfort to individuals across the lifespan. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated. 3 credit lecture, 2 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): admission to Nursing program; PH 1410; NUR 2575; NUR 3000; or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): NUR 2510; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 2510. Pharmacotherapeutics in Nursing Practice — 3 hrs.
This course introduces nursing pharmacology that integrates the concepts of physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and nursing fundamentals to build a foundation for administering drug therapy to patients. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. Patient safety and clinical judgement will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program; NUR 2575; NUR 3000; or consent of instructor. Corequisite(s): NUR 2500; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 2575. Research and Evidence-Based Practice — 3 hrs.
Prepares the student to analyze, critique, and apply nursing research in a practice environment, and to utilize selected nursing theories. Various models of research utilization will be presented and discussed. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program. Corequisite(s): PH 1410; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3000. Health Assessment and Health Promotion Across the Lifespan — 3 hrs.
Concepts and principles underlying assessment of the health status of patients across the life span are presented with emphasis placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychosocial findings in the well person. Communication and assessment skills are developed. Students formulate health promotion recommendations using a Clinical Judgement/Nursing Process. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): admission to the Nursing program. Corequisite(s): PH 1410; NUR 2575. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3009. Informatics and Health Care Technologies — 1 hr.
This course provides knowledge about the informatics roles and skills utilized in professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the use of information processes and information technology to support patient care interventions in an interprofessional healthcare environment. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3041. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing — 3 hrs.
Application of the nursing process with emphasis on clinical judgement, therapeutic nursing interventions, and effective communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to persons with psychiatric mental health conditions. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510; or instructor consent. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3065. Health and Illness Concepts l: Chronic Care — 4 hrs.
This course focuses on the care of the adult patients with chronic health conditions. Emphasis is placed on the care of the patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510; BIOL 1033; BIOL 1103. Corequisite(s): NUR 3009; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3066. Clinical Reasoning Seminar l: Chronic Care — 1 hr.
This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in chronic disease cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. Corequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3067. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3067. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar I — 1 hr.
This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in chronic care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 2510. Corequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3075. Health and Illness Concepts II: Acute Care — 4 hrs.
This course focuses on the care of the adult patients with acute health and surgical conditions. Emphasis is placed on the care of the patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3076; NUR 3077. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3076. Clinical Reasoning Seminar II: Acute Care — 1 hr.
This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in acute care cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3077. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3077. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar II — 1 hr.
This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in acute care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3065; NUR 3066; NUR 3067. Corequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3119. Population Health — 3 hrs.
This course prepares the student to provide clinical prevention and population-based health care across the lifespan. Emphasis is on population-focused health promotion, policy, advocacy, infection control measures, disease and injury prevention care, climate change, and social determinants of health to improve the nation's health. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 3120. Concepts of Gerontology — 2 hrs.
This Course will focus on the care of the Older Adult. The student will analyze their own attitudes toward caring for older adults. Students will examine issues and trends related to the health and quality of life of older adults at the local, national, and global levels; and, they will contrast normal physiologic changes of aging with changes related to acute and chronic illness/injury. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4015. Nursing Care of Women and Children — 4 hrs.
This course builds upon previous, concurrent, and prerequisite courses. This course provides students the opportunity for clinical judgement and the acquisition and application of nursing theory, research, and practice to issues of childbearing, child rearing, and women's health. Issues related to growth and development, health promotion, and communication will be discussed. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3119; NUR 3075. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4031. Disaster Preparedness and Management — 2 hrs.
This course is an theoretical overview of trauma management at the disaster site and within an acute care setting. Concepts of incident command systems, terrorism, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents (CBRNE), hospital triage, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): NUR 2500; NUR 3000; NUR 3119. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4075. Health and Illness Concepts III: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care — 4 hrs.
This course focuses on enabling the student to develop proficiency in the management of patients admitted to critical care units within the health care sector. There is an emphasis on mechanical ventilation and advanced hemodynamic monitoring and the care of patients with other life threatening conditions. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. 3 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076; NUR 3077. Corequisite(s): NUR 4076; NUR 4077. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4076. Clinical Reasoning Seminar lll: Regenerative & Complex Acute Care III — 1 hr.
This "Think Aloud" seminar is a group teaching method to assist students to develop clinical judgement and clinical reasoning in complex care cases. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3077. Corequisite(s): NUR 4075; NUR 4077. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4077. Nursing Pharmacology Seminar III — 1 hr.
This seminar focuses on medication administration and dosage calculations related to disease management in acute care cases. .5 credit lecture, .5 credit lab. Prerequisite(s): NUR 3075; NUR 3076. Corequisite(s): NUR 4075; NUR 4076. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4200. Nursing Roles, Leadership, and Systems-Based Practice — 3 hrs.
This course will focus on nursing history through the lens of DEI, roles of the professional nurse, leadership theories, delegation, current trends, ethics, payment models, health care delivery systems, professional responsibilities, educational options, professional organizations, certification and licensure issues. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4275. Health and Illness Concepts IV: Emergency and Trauma — 3 hrs.
This course is designed to give students the chance to gain in-depth understanding of nature of emergency nursing and the role of nurses in meeting the different needs of patients. It provides students with knowledge that will help them to provide efficient nursing care during emergency situations in a hospital setting. Concepts from the domains of Biophysical, Psychosocial, Professional, Healthcare System, and DEI will be integrated throughout the course. Critical judgement and communication are emphasized. 2 credit lecture, 1 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4280. Person-Centered Care Residency and Capstone — 4 hrs.
This course provides an opportunity for students in the last semester of the nursing program to transition to clinical practice and prepare to assume the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse. 4 credit CLN. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. Corequisite(s): NUR 4275. (Fall and Spring)
NUR 4299. Professional Competencies for Entry into Practice — 2 hrs.
This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities. Prerequisite(s): NUR 4075. Corequisite(s): NUR 4275; NUR 4280. (Fall and Spring)
Public Health Courses
PH 1000. Public Health Practicum — 1-3 hrs.
Professional development, experiential learning, and practical applications in Public Health. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. (Fall and Spring)
PH 1101. Introduction to Public Health — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the public health activities concerned with the protection and care of the community; survey of the major specialties and populations of interest in the public health field; and exploration of ethical issues related to public health. (Fall and Spring)
PH 1410. Basic Nutrition — 3 hrs.
This course introduces the basic concepts of nutrition. The content includes the functions of the major nutrients and food sources of each, the principles of healthy eating, dietary intake evaluation, energy balance, weight control, nutrition and fitness, food safety, and how food choices can enhance health, performance, and reduce the risk of chronic disease will also be covered. (Spring)
PH 1610. Exploring Careers in Public Health — 2 hrs.
Exploring Careers in Public Health is a class designed to give students a better understanding of the various career paths in the field of Public Health. The focus will be hands-on experiences obtained through field trips, site visits, tours, volunteering, shadowing, observation hours, informational and networking interviews, and guest speakers. (Variable)
PH 2100. Behavior Change for Health Promotion — 3 hrs.
This course addresses the ways in which health behaviors are linked to the prevention of chronic and infectious disease. Includes a focus on theory-driven behavior change strategies. Prerequisite(s): PH 1101. (Spring)
PH 2130. Epidemiology of Human Diseases — 3 hrs.
Introduction to descriptive and analytic epidemiology to measure the presence and impacts of human diseases and behaviors on communities and populations. (Fall)
PH 2160. Medical Terminology, Short Course — 2 hrs.
Basic terminology and abbreviations used in the medical field; including terms related to procedures, diagnoses, instrumentation, and medical specialties. Students needing NCTRC certification must take PH 2180. PH 2160 cannot be taken after earning credit in PH 2180. (Variable)
PH 2180. Medical Terminology — 3 hrs.
Comprehensive coverage of terminology and abbreviations used in the medical field; including terms related to procedures, diagnoses, instrumentation, and medical specialties. Course Includes pronunciation of terms and identification of spoken terms. (Variable)
PH 2420. Nutrition for Health Promotion — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the application of nutritional knowledge to promote healthy nutrition-related behavior for individuals and communities. Prerequisite(s): PH 1410. (Variable)
PH 2430. Food and Nutrition Practicum — 2 hrs.
Understanding and applying nutritional knowledge is imperative for lifelong health and wellbeing. This course is designed to provide applied knowledge in building nutrition education skills and focuses on exposure and experiences related to food, nutrition, and health in a variety of individual, community-based and institutional settings. Prerequisite(s): PH 1410. (Even Springs)
PH 2520. Maternal and Infant Health — 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of maternal and child health concepts, issues and trends. Topics covered include conception, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and public health, prevention, and epidemiological issues in maternal and infant health. (Spring)
PH 2530. Introduction to Women's Health — 3 hrs.
Survey of contemporary issues in women's health providing an understanding of women's personal health status, needs, and resources; awareness of women's health issues worldwide and the political, cultural, economic, and psychosocial factors which affect the health of women. (Fall)
PH 2540. Selected Topics in Women's Health — 3 hrs.
In-depth development and exploration of selected themes and topics in women's health. Focus on health issues that disproportionately affect women and examination of a variety of health issues in that context. (Variable)
PH 2620. Stress and Coping — 3 hrs.
Introduction to stress, the relationship between stress and disease, and strategies for coping with stress. (Variable)
PH 2630. Aging and Health — 3 hrs.
Introduction to aging and health concerns of older individuals, and to broader issues of aging, health, and society. Study of aging demographics, biomedical aspects of aging, and selected issues of health and aging. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 3030. Applied Food, Nutrition, and Health — 3 hrs.
Understanding and applying nutritional knowledge is imperative for lifelong health. This course involves critical and collaborative study of current and emerging issues in food and nutrition research as it impacts human health and disease. Evaluating, synthesizing, and interpreting nutrition research as it applies to public health through student collaboration is emphasized in the course. (Variable)
PH 3140/5140. Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs — 3 hrs.
Investigation of the social, epidemiological, behavioral, educational, and administrative factors related to planning health programs and the procedures and methods for health program evaluation. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)
PH 3150/5150. Implementing Public Health Programs — 3 hrs.
Methods, techniques, and resources used in the implementation of public health programs. Requires field-based work. Prerequisite(s): PH 3140/5140; junior standing. (Fall)
PH 3160. Community and Public Health — 3 hrs.
Examination of the major public health issues facing the U.S. and world population. Investigation of major public health initiatives, public policy, and ethical issues related to public health. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3160) (Variable)
PH 3170. Public Health Career Readiness Seminar — 3 hrs.
Professional development oriented course which provides skills and abilities related to job-seeking, career, and field experiences. The focus is on development of professional tools including portfolios, resumes, interviewing skills, and relevant certifications. This course is a prerequisite to PH 4180 Internship. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)
PH 3230. Drug Prevention Education for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.
The course is designed to provide school health educators with basic information, skills, and coursework relevant to drug prevention education. Coursework is relevant to the needs of a school health educator and can be implemented into the school health education classroom. (Spring)
PH 3240. Secondary School Health Education Methods — 2 hrs.
Examination of role of the teacher in planning, delivering, and evaluating middle and high school health education; introduction of instructional methods and materials and their use demonstrated and practiced. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): completion of Level II or corequisite (TEACHING 3128; EDPSYCH 3148). (Variable)
PH 3245. Secondary School Health Education Methods and Curriculum — 3 hrs.
Focus on the skills and knowledge needed to plan, organize, manage, implement, and evaluate appropriate health education instruction in the secondary classroom (grades 5-12). Field experiences in secondary school health education classrooms. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): completion of Level II Sequence or corequisite (TEACHING 3128; EDPSYCH 3148). (Fall)
PH 3250. Community and Public Health for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.
Methods of delivering instruction for Community and Public Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)
PH 3260. Substance Abuse Prevention for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.
The course is designed to provide school health educators with basic information, skills, and coursework relevant to drug prevention education in the school setting. Coursework is relevant to the needs of a school health educator and can be implemented into the school health education setting. (Variable)
PH 3270. Mental and Emotional Health for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.
Methods of delivering instruction for Mental and Emotional Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)
PH 3280. Sexuality Education for School Health Educators — 3 hrs.
Methods of delivering instruction for Sexuality Education in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)
PH 3290. Consumer Health for School Health Educators — 2 hrs.
Methods of delivering instruction for Consumer Health in the secondary classroom. Designed for in-service teachers seeking a health education endorsement. (Variable)
PH 3310/5310. Health Equity, Advocacy, and Policy — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the concepts of health equity, health disparities, and policies that impact health outcomes and health behaviors in the United States. Includes an overview of historical and current issues as well as discussion of how equity, advocacy, and policy can improve community wellbeing. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall and Spring)
PH 3320/5320. Global Service Mission — 3 hrs.
The Global Service Mission is a hybrid practicum that provides guided opportunities for students to conduct a short-term volunteer service project in their local community, around the United States, or internationally with underserved populations for academic credit. Offered credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 3330/5330. Health of Vulnerable Populations — 3 hrs.
Exploration of public health issues and problems faced by members of minority vulnerable populations. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 3340/5340. International Health — 3 hrs.
Exploration of widely-different disease patterns found between developed and developing countries, and investigation of the complex factors that contribute to poor community health status. Discussion of wellness strategies for populations in developing countries, as well as for minorities, immigrants, low income persons, and other underserved groups within the United States. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 3640/5640. Worksite Health Promotion — 3 hrs.
Models of delivery of health promotion, disease prevention, and occupational health/safety programs to employee populations. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)
PH 3650. Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the concepts, theoretical basis, evidence-based analysis, and challenges and issues in integrative health and complementary and alternative medical practices (CAM). Integrative, alternative, and complementary medicine covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies involving the use of holistic or culturally-specific health services and practices in the treatment of illness and disease and embraces an expanded concept of health and illness. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Same as CAP 3152) (Variable)
PH 3660/5660. Public Health Theory — 3 hrs.
Selected learning and behavior change theories and ethical principles that serve as the foundation for effective public health, health promotion, and health education practice; emphasis on the practical application of these theories and principles in public health program delivery. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 3670. Health Care and the Consumer — 2 hrs.
Selection and use of health care products and services, alternative health care, health care insurance systems, consumer protection. (Variable)
PH 3686. Readings — 1-4 hrs.
Credit based on student's proposal; to be determined at time of registration. Written contract will determine appropriate work load under credit guidelines. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PH 3689. Seminar — 3 hrs.
Focus on issues in community health education and the transition from student role to health educator or health promotion specialist role. (Fall and Spring)
PH 3710/5710. Environmental Health Science — 3 hrs.
Comprehensive survey of the interaction between human health and the quality and state of the natural environment. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Fall)
PH 3720/5720. Environmental and Occupational Health Regulations — 3 hrs.
Overview of environmental and occupational safety laws applied to the practice of environmental science. Emphasis on application of the legislation with a focus on regulations. Includes major environmental laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Odd Springs)
PH 3730/5730. Toxins and Health — 3 hrs.
This course introduces the basic principles of human toxicology for the environmental health sciences, including exposure assessment concepts, biomolecular and human biosystems impacts of toxicants. Detailed case studies of key toxins are used to examine the full absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination (ADME) cycle including discussions of limiting exposures and cutting edge topics in toxicology. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 4170. Internship Portfolio — 3 hrs.
Senior Project compliments the internship requirement preparing students for future employment in public health organizations. Written report and oral presentation required after the completion of internship. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite(s): PH 4180. (Spring and Summer)
PH 4180. Internship — 1-12 hrs.
1 - 12 hrs. Experience in area of student's career objectives. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite(s): PH 3170 or HRCS 4000; senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. CPR, First Aid, OSHA and Mandatory Reporting certificates required. Corequisite(s): PH 4170. (Spring and Summer)
PH 4663/5663. Human Diseases — 3 hrs.
Systemic approach to study of human diseases emphasizing common physical disorders impacting humans while contrasting normal physiology with the pathophysiology of the conditions. Current trends in diagnosis and treatment, along with preventive and wellness measures, are stressed. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Variable)
PH 6245. Internship in Health Education — 2-6 hrs.
Health program experience with agencies other than the college or university. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite(s): consent of Health Promotion and Education Graduate Coordinator. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PH 6285. Readings — 1-4 hrs.
May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PH 6289. Seminar — 1 hr.
May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. (Variable)
PH 6297. Practicum — 2-3 hrs.
May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PH 6390. Philosophy and Ethics of Public Health and Health Promotion — 3 hrs.
Analysis of philosophical foundations and ethical principles related to public health, health promotion, and health education practice. (Variable)