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2019-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Health and Wellness


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The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Public Health.  The major is designed to prepare students for entry into graduate and/or professional schools and/or employment. The curriculum provides the student with a broad background in health services administration, environmental control, epidemiology and communicable disease control, community health education, public health law, and current health issues. 

The program in Public Health includes three concentrations: Health Systems Management, Health Systems Management 3/2, Community Health Education, Community Health Education 3/2 and Health Sciences. Students who wish to enter the Health Science concentration must have a cumlative grade point average of a 3.00.  

Mission

The School of Health and Wellness prepares students for positions in health systems management, community health education and health sciences (pre-professional) through practical experience and education. The School provides the highest quality of undergraduate education based on excellence in teaching, applied research, and services. The School emphasizes service to Louisiana, while serving students from throughout the United States and other countries.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Apply basic skills, research skills and knowledge of health services related to the public health profession.
  • Demonstrate required knowledge for admission into graduate and professional schools.
  • Show readiness for undergraduate entry-level careers that require a background in the knowledge of Public Health.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

Completion of all program requirements as specified in the Public Health curricula, including a grade of “C” or better in all major and additional coursework. Students must earn at least the minimum passing grade, as described in the University Catalog and General Education Core which requires students earn a “C” or better to satisfy the English Core requirement.

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