Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2023-2024 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Experiential Learning : Students enrolled in the Psychology Program are required to engage in a practicum course which allows students to put theory into practice , observe professionals engaging their field of study , practice their skills under the supervision of seasoned professionals , network within their chosen field , and gain valuable experience . Practicum requirements are detailed in the Program Handbook . Students should consult with their academic advisor the year before they expect to complete their practicum .
NOTE : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities
PUBLIC HEALTH
Degree : BSPH , Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Accreditor : The Public Health program will be seeking accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH ). Updates on the status can be obtained by contacting the Program Director . Program Director / Coordinator : Sharla Willis
Program Description : The Bachelor of Science in Public Health ( BSPH ) is a four-year program that provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts , Mercy values and critical concerns , and the foundations of public health practice . Public health is a broad field focused on the health and well-being of populations and communities . It encompasses diverse domains such as epidemiology , disease prevention , health education 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 BSPH program are prepared to sit for the CHES ( Certified Health Education Specialist ) credential exam , enter an MPH ( Master in Public Health ) program , and / or enter the public health workforce as an entry-level professional . The public health program also offers the opportunity for eligible students to apply for Early Entry to the Master in Public Health program . Students who are approved may take up to 12 credits of coursework from the MPH degree program , which will count as undergraduate open electives and may also be used towards the MPH degree .
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
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