Bachelor of Science in Education in Community Health
The Community Health program prepares students for health-related careers in county, state and federal health departments, non-profit agencies, private ventures or agencies focusing on health promotion, corporate wellness, crisis intervention, drug/alcohol recovery, adoption, services for the elderly. In addition to general education requirements, the program includes major requirements, a complementary minor, and a 14 credit hour internship (40 hours a week for 14 weeks).
Incoming Freshman Students: Students can be admitted into the Community Health or PE Plus program as freshmen if they meet KU’s assured admission standards and declare Community Health or PE Plus as their major.
Incoming Transfer Students: Students can be admitted into Community Health or PE Plus as transfer students if they are admitted to KU, declare Community Health or PE Plus as their major, and meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Current KU Students: Students can be admitted into Community Health or PE Plus as current KU students if they meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Students that do not meet the requirements above can petition through the online SOEHS Admission Petition form.
For information about initial admission to KU, visit the Office of Admissions. Visit the Office of International Support Services for information about international admissions.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Primary responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student.
- Complete an approved program with a minimum of 120 credit hours of course work. At least 30 hours must be taken in residence.
- A 2.75 minimum KU + Transfer cumulative grade-point average for all academic coursework, including transfer hours.
- Minimum grades in some specific designated Physical Education Plus courses.
- Other general regulations of the School and University, including KU Core Goal requirements.
- Successful completion of student teaching and/or internship with a grade of C- or higher.
Requirements to begin student teaching and/or internship:
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A minimum KU + Transfer Cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 with no grade lower than a C- in any course in professional education.
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All program requirements except student teaching and internship must be completed before student teaching and internship.
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Continued demonstration throughout the program of professional dispositions as evaluated by program faculty each semester.
Additional Graduation requirements for Community Health
- Students presenting current certification in lieu of HSES 248 must take an additional two hours of course credit. Acceptable certifications: American Red Cross courses – Standard First Aid with CPR/AED OR Aid – Responding to Emergencies with CPR/AED. Please see SOEHS advisor for additional certification criteria.
Community Health Admission
Admission Requirements:
Incoming Freshman Students: Students can be admitted into the Community Health program as freshmen if they meet KU’s assured admission standards and declare Community Health as their major.
Incoming Transfer Students: Students can be admitted into Community Health as transfer students if they are admitted to KU, declare Community Health as their major, and meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Current KU Students: Students can be admitted into Community Health as current KU students if they meet the following criteria:
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75
Students that do not meet the requirements above can petition through the online SOEHS Admission Petition form.
Graduation Requirements
- All courses must be completed for graduation (at least 120 hours)
- A KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required for graduation
Program Requirements
The Community Health program offers a wide selection of elective options so that students can maximize their program experience. Those interested primarily in Community Engagement, which emphasizes health education, health promotion, community outreach and community partnerships, are encouraged to explore our approved minor options. The minor provides students with application-based and service-oriented opportunities to engage with communities and their needs. Complimentary to this, those interested in Pre-Clinical work, which promotes bringing a community health lens to the clinical setting, are encouraged to explore our alternative elective options. This tailors the 18-credit hours of electives nicely for students interested in entering professions such as medicine, dentistry, and rehabilitation science so that they can promote health education, community health, and culturally mindful care within their practices as future health professionals.
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Course List Code Title Hours General Education COMS 130 Public Speaking (Core 34: Communications (SGE)) 020 3 BIOL 100 Principles of Biology (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)) 040 3 BIOL 102 Principles of Biology Laboratory (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE)) 040 1 Program Course Requirements HSES 279 Introduction to Community Health 3 HSES 330 Principles of Nutrition and Health 3 LDST 200 Introduction to Leadership Studies and Applications 3 COMS 246 Introduction to Intercultural Communication 3 or COMS 342 Problem Solving in Teams and Groups BIOL 240 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy 3 BIOL 246 Principles of Human Physiology 3 GEOG 201 Culture and Health 3 or AAAS 203 Culture and Health or GIST 210 Culture and Health HSES 403 Health Behavior Theory 3 HSES 466 Program Planning in Health Education 3 HSES 467 Foundations of Health Education 3 JMC 315 Health and Science Communication 3 HSES 465 Program Assessment and Evaluation 3 HSES 405 Fundamentals of Writing in Community and Public Health Professions HSES 415 Current Issues in Community Health 3 HSES 489 Health and Human Sexuality 3 HSES 310 Research and Data Analysis in Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences 3 or MATH 365 Elementary Statistics or PSYC 210 Statistics in Psychological Research HSES 365 Peer Health Education 3 HSES 578 Health Internship Seminar 1 2 Capstone Course HSES 580 Internship in: _____ (Community Health) 2 14 Select 18 credit hours from the following list of electives and minors 4 18 ABSC 160 Introduction to Child Behavior and Development 3 3 BIOL 150 Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology 3 BIOL 151 Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Honors 3 BIOL 152 Principles of Organismal Biology 3 BIOL 153 Principles of Organismal Biology, Honors 3 BIOL 154 Introductory Biology Lab for STEM Majors 2 BIOL 200 Basic Microbiology 3 BIOL 203 Introductory Microbiology Laboratory 2 BIOL/CLS 210 Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences 1 BIOL 241 Human Anatomy Observation Laboratory 2 BIOL 247 Principles of Human Physiology Laboratory 2 BIOL 350 Principles of Genetics 4 BIOL 360 Principles of Genetics, Honors 4 BIOL 400 Fundamentals of Microbiology 3 BIOL 401 Fundamentals of Microbiology, Honors 4 BIOL 402 Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory 2 BIOL 503 Immunology 3 BIOL 546 Mammalian Physiology 3 BIOL 547 Mammalian Physiology Laboratory 2 BIOL 600 Introductory Biochemistry, Lectures 3 BSCI 600 Biochemistry 3 CHEM 110 Introductory Chemistry 5 CHEM 130 General Chemistry I 5 CHEM 135 General Chemistry II 5 CHEM 170 Chemistry for the Chemical Sciences I 5 CHEM 175 Chemistry for the Chemical Sciences II 5 CHEM 190 Foundations of Chemistry I, Honors 3 CHEM 191 Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory, Honors 2 CHEM 195 Foundations of Chemistry II, Honors 3 CHEM 196 Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory, Honors 2 CHEM 330 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 336 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 380 Organic Chemistry I, Honors 3 CHEM 385 Organic Chemistry II, Honors 3 CLSX 332 Medical Terminology: Greek and Latin Roots 5 3 HEIM 230 Medical Terminology 5 3 HSES 369 Kinesiology 3 HSES 370 Health and Pathophysiology 3 HSES 371 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 5 3 HSES 372 Exercise Physiology 3 HSES 470 Biomechanics 3 LA&S 372 Preparing for Programs in the Health Professions 3 MATH 115 Calculus I 3 PHSX 114 College Physics I 4 PHSX 115 College Physics II 4 PHSX 211 General Physics I 4 PHSX 212 General Physics II 3 PHSX 213 General Physics I Honors 4 PHSX 214 General Physics II Honors 4 PHSX 216 General Physics I Laboratory 1 PHSX 236 General Physics II Laboratory 1 PSYC 333 Child Development 3 3 PSYC 350 Psychological Disorders 3 PSYC 351 Psychological Disorders, Honors 3 PSYC/ABSC 250 Human Development 3 RESP 200 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy 1 SOC 424 Sociology of Health and Medicine 3 The following minor programs are approved: African American Studies; Environmental Studies; Global and International Studies; Healthcare Management; Nutrition; Psychology; Spanish: Sociology; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.6
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Must have a grade of a "C" or higher.
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All coursework must be completed before the internship is approved. A 2.75 KU + Transfer Cumulative GPA is required before one can apply for the internship. Internship students are required to be present at the internship site a minimum of 560 hours across the 16-week semester - NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Only one child development course may count toward 18 credit hour requirement.
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Courses used to satisfy KU Core 34 requirement may not count toward 18 credit hour requirement.
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Only one medical terminology course may count toward 18 credit hour requirement
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Any listed minor may be declared and completed as 18 elective credit hours OR taken as individual courses toward the 18 required elective hours.
This is a sample plan of study. Students should consult with their academic advisor to create an individualized plan for degree completion.
| Year 1 | |||
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| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (Core 34: English (SGE))010** | 3 | ENGL 102 (Core 34: English (SGE))010** | 3 |
| MATH 101 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030* | 3 | COMS 130 (Core 34: Communications (SGE))020*** | 3 |
| PSYC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050** | 3 | LDST 200 | 3 |
| HSES 260 | 3 | HSES 330 | 3 |
| BIOL 100 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040*** | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| BIOL 102 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040*** | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 240 | 3 | SOC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050** | 3 |
| COMS 246 or 342 | 3 | PHIL 160 (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060** | 3 |
| AAAS 203, GEOG 201, or GIST 210 | 3 | BIOL 246 | 3 |
| Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 | Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| HSES 403 | 3 | HSES 308 | 3 |
| HSES 466 | 3 | HSES 465 | 3 |
| HSES 467 | 3 | HSES 489 | 3 |
| JMC 315 | 3 | Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 |
| Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 | Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| HSES 310, MATH 365, or PSYC 210 | 3 | HSES 580 (Capstone) | 14 |
| HSES 365 | 3 | ||
| HSES 418 | 3 | ||
| HSES 578 | 2 | ||
| Required Minor Course/Pre-Health Elective1 | 3 | ||
| Elective course | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
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See list of possible minors on the Degree Requirements page.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.