Health Science - Health Administration Option, B.S.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

The Health Science Bachelor of Science curriculum consists of a core of five courses providing a foundation of knowledge and skills critical to the theory and practice of the health professional. In addition, students complete a specialized cluster of courses in an option that provides the depth and breadth for the area. A variety of combinations between and within options is possible to meet professional goals. However, university policy allows only one option to appear on the transcript and diploma.

To complete the health science major for the B.S., students must complete General Education requirements (48 units), a health science core specific to an option (15 units), one of three options (21-27 units), and any additional requirements to the option selected (11-33 units), the upper-division writing skills requirement, Multicultural and International (M/I), and additional electives. Students are encouraged to complete the additional requirements prior to the major courses as the courses may meet General Education requirements, and they provide a foundation for the courses in health science. Elective units also may be used toward earning a certificate.

Health science students are advised to obtain an advising roadmap from the department office. The roadmap includes the list of required courses. It is strongly recommended that students follow the coursework shown in the roadmap. Students need to consult with their advisers for decisions regarding major and minor courses. All substitutions must be approved by the department chair. Classes offered in the Health Science Department may require field assignments.

Major Requirements (46-47) & Additional Requirements (12 units)

Core (15 units)

PH 92 - Public Health Statistics Units: 3
PH 100 - Community Health Units: 3
PH 109 - Epidemiology of Disease Units: 3
PH 161 - Environment and Human Health Units: 3
PH 163 - Public Health Administration Units: 3

Health Administration Option and Additional Requirements (43-44 units)

See requirements below

General Education Requirements (48 units)

Other Requirements (9 units)

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing.

Total Units (120)*

* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

The curriculum is designed to permit admission to master’s and doctoral degree programs in health science and public health at major universities throughout the country.

Health Administration Option

The health administration option provides a broad based program to prepare the student for positions within the healthcare system. The curriculum is designed with an emphasis on exposing the student to the principles of health services administration and the application of these principles. For more information, see the departmental advisor.

Requirements (31-32 units)

Advising Notes

A minimum grade of C is required in all Health Science courses.
Health science majors may not apply CR/NC grading toward major requirements for a baccalaureate degree, except for PH 175I , PH 185FI, and PH 188I , which are mandatory CR/NC courses.