Health Science - Health Administration Option, B.S.

The Department of Public Health

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)

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 Requirements (16 units)

PH 151 - Health Law and Legislation Units: 3
PH 156 - Health & Well-being in the San Joaquin Valley Units: 3
PH 154 - Health Care Administration Units: 3
OR
PLSI 181 - Public Administration Units: 3
OR
MGT 104 - Administrative Principles of Management Units: 3
ECON 162 - Health Economics Units: 3
OR
PH 155 - Utilization of Health Care Resources Units: 3
MKTG 100S - Marketing Concepts Units: 4

Option Electives (15-16 units)

Select from:

PH 104 - Global and Cultural Issues in Health Units: 3
PH 114 - Health Behavior Units: 3
PH 115 - Health Issues of Aging Units: 3
PH 129 - Rural Health Units: 3
PH 143 - Occupational Safety Units: 3
PH 168A - Occupational Health Concepts Units: 3
PH 185I - Fieldwork in Health Units: 1-3
HRM 150 - Administration of Personnel Units: 3
MKTG 132 - Promotion Mix: Principles and Practices Units: 4
SOC 147 - Medical Sociology Units: 3

Additional Requirements (12 units)

ACCT 3 - Essentials of Accounting Units: 3
ECON 40 - Principles of Microeconomics Units: 3
PH 153 - Principles of Healthcare Finance Units: 3
PH 182 - Computers for the Health Professions Units: 3

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 )
General Education Requirements (48 units)
Multicultural and International (MI)
Upper-division Writing
Sufficient Elective Units to Meet Required Total Units (varies); it is recommended that units in this area be utilized to complete a second major or minor.

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units (120)*

*General Education, MI, and Upper-division Writing 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.

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 185I , and PH 188I , which are mandatory CR/NC courses.