Community Health
General
Program Title
Community Health
Degree Designation
BS
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2.5
Minimum Course Grade
C- (1.67)
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in this program
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Evaluate clinical applications of nutrition for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, and other chronic illnesses.
Outcome
Distinguish the theoretical bases and models for health promotion and education.
Outcome
Contrast culturally appropriate, theory-driven individual and community-based behavior change interventions.
Outcome
Specify national and international public health organizations and resources.
Outcome
Identify current national and international health issue (both print and online) and conduct research for content area.
Outcome
Explain the role of public health professionals [as leaders] in emergency preparedness and response.
Outcome
Identify basic theories, concepts, and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice.
Outcome
Determine connections between the anatomical structures of the major organ systems and their role in maintaining normal bodily functions and health.
Outcome
Evaluate public health as a system with inputs, processes, outputs, and results, including core functions and essential public health services.
Outcome
Investigate the health-related activities of the various governmental, private and voluntary agencies.
Outcome
Identify the applications of the field of consumer health to everyday life situations.
Outcome
Evaluate emerging national and international health practices and programs.
Degree Maps
Major Code
3007
Program Code
1835