Bachelor of Public Health Curriculum

At a Glance:

Program Duration: 4 years

Total Credits Required: 120 credits

BSPH Core & General Education Requirements:

This innovative six-semester Program provides a comprehensive entry-level professional education, including an integrated clinical education track that consists of service-learning and clinical experiences, and three full-time clinical education courses. St. Martinus University Aesthetic Medicine students are actively engaged in patient/client-related activities each semester. Built upon an integrated traditional model, the Aesthetic Medicine curriculum provides a strong foundation in basic, applied, and physical therapy science courses.

Year 1:

• Introduction to Public/Community Health (3 credits)
• Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
• Communicating About Health, Environment and Science (3 credits)
• Research Methods in Health Sciences (3 credits)
• Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health (3 credits)
• Elective Course 1 (3 credits)

Year 2:

• Community Health and Minorities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (3 credits)
• Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (3 credits)
• Health Issues of Vulnerable and Marginalized Populations (3 credits)
• Global Health (3 credits)
• Evidence-Based Public Health (3 credits)
• Elective Course 2 (3 credits)

Year 3:

• Health Politics & Policy in the U.S. (3 credits)
• Elective Course 3 (3 credits)
• Elective Course 4 (3 credits)
• Elective Course 5 (3 credits)
• Elective Course 6 (3 credits)
• Elective Course 7 (3 credits)

Year 4:

• Internship: Health Education (3-12 credits)

Total Credits: 120

Note:

- The curriculum includes 67 credits for BSPH Core & General Education Requirements, 50 credits for Public Health Electives, and 3 credits for the Culminating Experience (Senior Year Internship). - Elective courses can be chosen from a range of options based on student interest and availability. - Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisors to ensure they meet all graduation requirements.