Health Care Management, BS Concentration in Community Health
The concentration in Community Health will prepare Health Care Management students for community-based work in public health. Students will acquire skills and knowledge related to planning, implementing, and evaluating community health improvement projects and interventions.
Program Requirements
Students intending to obtain this concentration, must meet the following requirements:
- Meet all University admission and academic requirements.
- Students must be enrolled in the Health Care Management program and follow the admission and readmission requirements for the Health Care Management program.
- Complete all requirements for the Health Care Management, BS.
- Complete the following six required three-hour courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HCMG 3211 | Intro to Community Health | 3 |
| HLTH 3420 | Health Education | 3 |
| HSCI 3520 | Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HSCI 3550 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HCMG 3701 | Intro to Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSCI 4101 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Other Concentration Specific Requirements
1. Grades of a D will not count toward graduation for Area F or for any upper-level concentration requirements.
2. In order to receive the concentration in Community Health, a student must complete the 18-hour course requirements.
3. The HCMG 4970 Internship/Practicum: Students with a concentration in community health are encouraged to seek out an internship/field experience in this area.