The Public Health program prepares individuals to provide holistic care in a variety of settings to diverse clients across the lifespan. The Genetic Health Studies emphasis is intended for students who are interested in studying the role of genetics and genomics in the promotion of health and preventing disease. It will prepare graduates to work in clinical support level positions in genetic health care settings, as Genetic Counseling Assistants or to pursue graduate education for genetic counseling.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
| MATH 121 |
Mathematical Applications |
3 | |
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| MATH 211 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | |
| CHEM 105 | Essentials of Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry OR CHEM 111 General Chemistry |
4 | |
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| University Requirement | |||
| FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended) |
0 |
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| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| BIOL 202 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 203 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Microbiology | 4 |
| PUBH 165 | Introduction of Health Promotion | 2 |
| PUBH 240 | Health Education | 3 |
| PUBH 325 | Social Determinants of Health | 3 |
| PUBH 345 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| PUBH 346 | Wellness and Aging | 3 |
| PUBH 393 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PUBH 415 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| PUBH 425 | Health Promotion Program Planning | 3 |
| Health Promotion Measurement and Evaluation | 3 | |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| GHS 236 | Nutrition and Genetics | 3 |
| GHS 242 | Health Assessment for Genetic Counselor Assistants | 3 |
| GHS 291 | Technology in Genetic Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling | 3 |
| GHS 417 | Clinical Practicum for Genetic Counselor Assistant | 3 |
| GHS 499 | Professional Development for Genetic Counselor Assistants | 2 |
| PUBH 235 | Lifespan Wellness | 3 |
| PUBH 490 | Public Health Internship I | 3 |
| PUBH 491 | Public Health Internship II | 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
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| NURS 303 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 310 | Cultural Perspectives in Global Health | 3 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 61 | |
| Additional Electives | 18 | |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 | |