Public Health (BS) with Community and Population Health Emphasis
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
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Introduction
The Community and Population Health Emphasis is designed for students majoring in public health who are preparing for careers in health promotion and disease prevention in health departments and community agencies.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
This emphasis area coursework consists of 24 credit hours. The emphasis area elective courses consist of 18 credit hours.
Emphasis Area Courses Include:
- PHS 31500: Introduction to Community Organization & Structure
- PHS 31000: Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
- PHS 33200: Environmental Health
- PHS 35300: Health Communication
- PHS 37000: Health Promotion
- PHS 38700: Chronic Disease Prevention
- PHS 43000: Program Planning for Health Promotion & Prevention
- PHS 45000: Program Evaluation in Public Health
Requirements
Major Coursework
27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 20000 Foundations of Public Health
- PHS 22000 Public Health and Social Justice
- PHS 24000 Global Health
- PHS 32500 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- PHS 34000 Health Policy
- PHS 36000 Introduction to Epidemiology
- PHS 38000 Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health
- PHS 38500 Biological Basis of Health and Disease
- PHS 41000 Population Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Emphasis Coursework
24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 31000 Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System
- PHS 31500 Introduction to Community Structure and Organization
- PHS 33200 Environmental Health
- PHS 35300 Health Communication
- PHS 37000 Health Promotion
- PHS 38700 Chronic Disease Prevention
- PHS 43000 Program Planning for Health Promotion and Prevention
- PHS 45000 Program Evaluation in Public Health
ELECTIVE COURSEWORK
18 credit hours of coursework from the following options, or by approval of advisor.
- BSC 12100 Nutrition
- EXS 23000 Assessment of Nutritional Status
- EXS 24000 Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
- EXS 31200 Nutrition and Metabolism
- NPA 13000 Leadership
- NPA 20001 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations and Community Service
- NPA 30000 Fundraising
- NPA 37100 Grantwriting
- PHS 37500 Lifecourse Perspective on Health
- PHS 37600 Advanced Epidemiology
- PHS 37700 Advancing Health Literacy in Diverse Populations
- PHS 37900 Emergency Preparedness in Public Health
- PHS 38100 Health Behavior Change
- PHS 38200 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences
- PHS 38300 Research Methods in Public Health
- PHS 38400 Environmental Health
- PHS 38600 Infectious and Communicable Disease Prevention
- PHS 38800 Money, Politics and Health Advocacy
- PHS 38900 Independent Research
- PHS 39000-39999 Special Topics in Public Health Science
- PSY 20500 Human Development
- SOC 22000 Social Problems
- SOC 31800 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
- SOC 32100 Urban Sociology
- SW 30000 Child Welfare
- SW 37000 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
- SW 37100 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Practical Application Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options that will be taken during the student’s final year of coursework.
- PHS 48000 Capstone Seminar
- PHS 48300 Internship
Students must maintain a C or better in all PHS courses for completion of the program.