Program Manager: Noah Gibson
Email: ngibson@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2503
Program Description
Prepares students to further their career goals in Public Health Science. This program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution. It requires completion of general education courses and selected Public Health and Science courses.
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in PSYC 101, SOCY 101, MATH 175, BSCI 150, BSCI 201, and all Concentration Courses in the Public Health Science program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Define the role of Public Health in the broader context of education in public sectors.
- Describe the science of human health and disease across the lifespan.
- Identify health-related needs and describe interventional approaches to promote and protect health.\\n
- Examine socio-economic, behavioral, biological, and environmental factors that contribute to health and disease.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in PSYC 101, SOCY 101, MATH 175, BSCI 150, BSCI 201, and all Concentration Courses in the Public Health Science program.
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
MATH 175 | Applied Calculus 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Fitness for Living (required) | |
| Fitness for Living (satisfies this requirement) | |
PBHL 170 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
BSCI 240 | Genetics (Spring) | 4 |
BSCI 263 | Elements of Microbiology (Fall) | 4 |
CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 150 | Essentials of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
or CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I |
PBHL 240 | Introduction to Health Behaviors | 3 |
3 | 2 |
Total Credits | 60 |
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
Plan of Study Grid Recommended First Semester |
ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
MATH 175 | Applied Calculus 1,2 | 3 |
| 3 |
BSCI 150 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
PBHL 170 | Foundations of Public Health () | 3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Recommended Second Semester |
BSCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I () | 4 |
COMM 102 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 | 2 |
| 3 |
| General Psychology
or Introduction to Sociology | |
CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I () | 4 |
| Credits | 16 |
Recommended Third Semester |
BSCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II () | 4 |
CHEM 150
| Essentials of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry () 4
or Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
PBHL 240 | Introduction to Health Behaviors | 3 |
| 3 |
| Credits | 14 |
Recommended Fourth Semester |
BSCI 240 | Genetics (Spring) | 4 |
BSCI 263 | Elements of Microbiology (Fall) | 4 |
PHED 165 | Fitness for Living | 3 |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| Credits | 14 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.