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Dec 30, 2024
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University Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Science, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science prepares students for leadership and educational roles in community health, environmental health, oral health, and other public health careers as well as for graduate study.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is 180 units, of which 80-108 units are in the major depending on the option selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.
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Requirements for the Major (80-108 units)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is available with a choice of three options: the Community Health Option, the Environmental Health Option and the Oral Health Option. All options require a minimum of 180 units. The major consists of the core (39 units) and an option (41-69 units) for a total of 80-108 units, plus 19 units of lower division prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in upper division courses. See the Undergraduate Studies: General Information for details about the General Education and other requirements that constitute the units outside the major. A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to meet major requirements. Required Prerequisites (19 units)
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*Required for students pursuing the Environmental Health Option. **Does not serve as a math prerequisite for the Environmental Health option. Lower Division Required Core Courses (7 units)
These courses must be completed prior to enrollment in upper division courses: Upper Division Required Core Courses (32 units)
Options (41–69 units)
Select one from following: Required Courses (54 units)
Environmental Health Option (69 units)
This Option is designed for students who wish to become Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS) Required in Related Fields (42 units)
Required Courses (19 units)
Selected Electives (8 units)
Complete 8 units from the following: Oral Health Option (minimum 41 units)
This option is offered only for individuals who have completed an accredited Dental Hygiene Education program and an Associate degree at a community college or its equivalency. At the time of admission to the Cal State L.A. program, students will be expected to have completed all lower division general education courses and a sufficient number of units to qualify for upper division standing. Students who have not met these requirements must fulfill any remaining prerequisite and required courses. Students shall complete the upper division general education requirements, including the diversity requirement, the health science core, and the option requirements listed below. Required Courses (22 units)
Selected Electives (19 units)
With adviser approval, complete a minimum of 19 units in Health Science or related fields with a minimum of 12 at the upper division level: - Applied Gerontology
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Nutritional Science
- Social Gerontology
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