2011-2012 University Catalog
Community Health, BS
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Banner Code: HH-BS-COMH
Unit: Global and Community Health
This degree prepares students with a basic understanding of public health, the health care system, public health issues and policies related to health promotion, disease prevention, and public health education specific to local and international populations of all sizes.
Public health and community health professionals work in partnership with private and public organizations and are expected to confront complex behavioral, cultural, and social health issues within communities. The skills and knowledge gained through this program will prepare graduates to address the local, national, and global health needs of diverse populations, providing understanding, education, monitoring, evaluation, and interventions within a community setting.
Students majoring in Community Health may elect one of four specializations: Global Health, Health Education, Nutrition, or Pre-Health Professions. The program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Department of Global and Community Health before admission.
A criminal background check may be required of students prior to beginning the internship if the organization requires one. A minimum grade of C must be maintained in all major courses. Students may substitute two 3-credit GCH courses for the internship with their advisor’s approval. |
General Education (38 credits)
Written Communication:
- ENGH 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGH 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements.
Oral Communication:
Choose one: Western Civilization:
Choose one of the following: Community Health Major Core (30 credits)
Concentrations: Complete One
▲ Global Health Concentration (GLOH): 28 credits
The global health concentration is designed for students interested in global public health and is particularly focused on improving health conditions in developing countries. Foreign Language (0-9 credits)
Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing a course in a foreign language numbered 202, 209, or 210 (or higher courses taught in the language) or achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test. Students who are already proficient in a second language may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement. If this requirement is waived, the student may need to take up to an additional 9 credits of electives. Additional information on this waiver may be found at: chhs.gmu.edu/gch/forms Global Health Electives (9-18 credits)
Students should select from the following list or get advisor approval: ▲ Health Education Concentration (HEAL): 27 credits
The health education concentration prepares students to enter a career in health education and to sit for the professional health educators’ licensure exam. Health Education Electives (12 credits)
Students should select from the following list or get advisor approval: ▲ Nutrition Concentration (NUTR): 28 credits
The nutrition concentration is designed for students interested in community nutrition. Students will develop an understanding of nutrition issues and intervention. Nutrition Electives (9 credits)
Students should select from the following list or get advisor approval: ▲ Pre-Health Professions Concentration (PRHP): 29 credits
The pre-health professions concentration prepares students to apply for graduate programs in the health professions such as medical school, dentistry school, veterinary school, and physical therapy programs. This concentration does not guarantee entrance into a graduate health professional program. It is important to note that, depending on the type of graduate program that students are interested in, additional coursework may be required. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the essential criteria for admission to their target schools in consultation with the health professions advising office. Pre-Health Professions Electives (12 credits)
Four courses as approved by the department. Electives (23-25 credits)
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