University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Community Health Sciences (Public Health Specialization), B.S.


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Description


The Community Health Sciences degree offers an integrated program of study and research in the multidimensional aspects of health promotion and disease/disability prevention. It is suited for students who are interested in working in a wide range of health or wellness settings. People interested in specific health careers, special health settings or in teaching credentials will need to take additional courses designed specifically for their field.

Contact Information


203 Lombardi
(775) 784-4041, Ext. 223

DHS Student Center, OB 104, askDHS@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place into ENG 102  are not required to take ENG 101  .

C. Natural Sciences (7 units)


D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


Complete one of the following Community Health Sciences Major Capstone courses:

H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Division Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (62-63 units)


B. Additional Required Courses (11-12 units)


D. Other Related Disciplines (6 units)


Choose at least 6 units of 300-400 level courses in these prefixes (any course unless course number is specified here):

ANTH, APST, ATMS 410  , ATMS 412  , BCH, BIOL, BME, BUS, CAS, CHEM, COM, ECON, EPY 440  , ENV, ETS, GEOG, GERO, HDFS, KIN, MICR, NRES 400  , NRES 412  , NRES 430  , NRES 432  , NRES 467  , NUTR, PED, PHAR 400  , PHIL 480  , PHYS, PSC, PSY, SW, SOC, SPA, WMST 300  , WMST 409  , WMST 453  , WMST 461  , WMST 486  .

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (13 - 21 units)


 Contact your advisor for a list of recommended electives.

VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


Fall Semester (15-16 units)


Spring Semester (15-16 units)


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (15-16 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (14-16 units)


  • Core Curriculum Major (CHS) Capstone (3 units)
  • CHS Major Elective (3 units)
  • Additional Required Course (see section III above) (3-4 units) OR
  • Other Related Discipline (300-400 level; see section III above) (3 units)

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