Behavioral Sciences, Public Health BS

Public Health — 38–39

(27 credits must be selected from courses numbered 300 or above).

Because of the breadth of the public health emphasis, courses should be selected from each category in consultation with an advisor.

Behavioral Sciences Core Courses — 18

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
• SOCI 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
• SOCI 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design-Experimental and Survey Credits: 3

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• Choose one of these three courses

• ANTH 124 - Introduction to Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

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• Choose  one of these three courses

• PSYC 269 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
• SOCI 474 - Social Thought and Theory Credits: 3
• SOCI 455 - Development Policy and Analysis Credits: 3

Public Health Core — 14/15

• BHSC 405 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
• SOCI 350 - Social Policy Credits: 2

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• Choose one of these two courses

• SOCI 420 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3

• Choose one of these three courses

• PSYC 420 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
• SOCI 408 - Emergency Preparedness Credits: 2
• SOCI 415 - Substance Abuse in American Society Credits: 2
• HLED 445 - Consumer Health Credits: 2

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• Choose one of these three courses

• PSYC 319 - Stress Management Credits: 3
• PSYC 455 - Treatment of Substance Abuse Credits: 2
• PSYC 471 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3

Select at least 6 credits from the following choices:

• ECON 225 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• FMST 310 - Parent-Child Relationships Credits: 3
• SOCI 160 - Introduction to International Development Credits: 3

Suggested General Education Courses

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 *
• And  BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 *

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• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4 *
• And  BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4

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• BIOL 208 - Environmental Science Credits: 4

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• CHEM 110 - Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Credits: 4 *

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• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 *
• And  CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

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• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• RELT 348 - Christians and the Environment Credits: 3

Required Cognates — 8

• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
• SOCI 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis & SPSS Credits: 3
• SOCI 480 - Field Experience Credits: 1–8

Note:

*These classes are required for graduate school admission.

 *Students pursuing a BS in Behavioral Sciences with an emphasis in Public Health who are interested in a career in International Development may qualify for advanced standing (one year) in the Master of Science in Community and International Development Program (MSCID) if they take at least two of the following: ACCT 121 , SOCI 408 , SOCI 421 , SOCI 431 . For more information regarding the MSCID, see Behavioral Sciences Graduate Program section.

Computer Policy

In the behavioral sciences, the computer is an indispensible tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum; this computer must be purchased by the student’s second year in the program or the semester of the first research class, whichever is earlier. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses that they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. A list of required software and minimum specifications that a laptop must meet is available in the Department of Behavioral Sciences office; use of the computer varies by course.