Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
and promotion , environmental health , health policy , and advocacy . The field of public health is grounded in a social justice philosophy and strives to eliminate health disparities and inequities , often by focusing on social determinants of health . Graduates from the B . S . P . H . program are prepared to sit for the CHES ( Certified Health Education Specialist ) credential exam , enter an MPH ( Masters in Public Health ) program , and / or enter the public health workforce as an entry-level professional .
Program Student Learning Outcomes : PLO1 Describe the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values , concepts and functions across the globe and in society ; PLO2 Explain the basic concepts , methods and tools of public health data collection , use and analysis , and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice ; PLO3 Identify the concepts of population health , and the basic processes , approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations ; PLO4 Recognize the underlying science of human health and disease , including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course ; PLO5 Summarize the socioeconomic , behavioral , biological , environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities ; PLO6 Explain the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation , including planning , assessment and evaluation ; PLO7 Compare the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the US health system as well as the differences between systems in other countries ; PLO8 Describe basic concepts of legal , ethical , economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles , influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government ; PLO9 Use basic concepts of public health-specific communication , including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology
NOTE : For Major Requirements , see Program Handbook and Curriculum Sheets . For Curriculum Sequence , see Program Handbook
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression and Retention
Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures : Any student accepted into the University may declare Public Health as a major .
Change of Major / Internal Transfers : Students interested in changing their major to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program may do so at any time but must have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher . Internal transfers will meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest , the requirements of the program , and the transfer of credits from their previous major . Students will have to take the general education and prerequisite courses required for the BSPH . Students who are re-admitted to the University after a long period away must meet with the Program Director to discuss their interest , program expectations , and requirements . They must then submit an application to the public health degree program .
Transfer Students : Any student who has been enrolled in a regionally accredited post-secondary school of higher education and accepted into Gwynedd Mercy University as a transfer student may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program . The Registrar ’ s office will conduct a transfer equivalency analysis of the applicant ’ s completed credits . Course credits from an Associate of Science , Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree program in Public Health will be accepted if they correspond to the courses offered at Gwynedd Mercy University if the course grades are C or higher ; C- is not an acceptable grade for transfer . The Program Director will review all transcripts and course descriptions
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