You are in the official 2001-2002 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Health Science
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Health Science Major
The Health Science Bachelor of Science curriculum consists of
a core of five courses providing a foundation of knowledge and
skills critical to the theory and practice of the health professional.
In addition, students complete a specialized cluster of courses
in an option that provides the depth and breadth for the area.
A variety of combinations between and within options is possible
to meet professional goals. Some students choose to specialize
in two or more areas of community health whereas others may meet
the requirements for environmental health science/industrial hygiene
and supplement this with occupational safety and health coursework.
Still others may complete all requirements for two options such
as environmental health science/industrial hygiene and occupational
safety and health. However, university policy allows only one
option to appear on the transcript and diploma.
A major in health science consists of a minimum of 42 units. To
complete the major for the B.S. degree, students must complete
the health science core (15), one of the options outlined below
(27-33), and any additional requirements in related fields as
specified. Students are encouraged to complete the additional
requirements prior to the major courses as they may meet General
Education requirements, and they provide a foundation for the
courses in health science.
The General Education requirement, special course requirements,
and electives, which may include a minor, complete the 82-85 units,
totaling at least 124 units required for the B.S. degree.
Health science students are advised to obtain the advising booklet
from the department office. The booklet includes the list of required
courses. It is strongly recommended that students follow the coursework
shown in the booklet. Students need to consult with their advisers
for decisions regarding major and minor courses.
Health science majors may not apply credit/no credit grading toward
major requirements for a baccalaureate degree. All substitutions
must be approved by the department chair.
Classes offered in the Health Science Department may require field
assignments.
Degree Requirements
Health Science Core (15 units)
H S 92, 100, 109, 161, 163
Elect one option below (27-28 units)
The curriculum is designed to permit admission to master's and doctoral degree programs in health science at major universities throughout the country.
Community Health
Due to the increasing number of opportunities in the area of
health, we have structured courses in personal, community, environmental,
and international health to complement basic courses in safety,
first aid, disease, drugs, and human sexuality. The curriculum
is designed to prepare individuals not only to be competent instructors
in the health areas, but to be health educators in many segments
of our society. Upon completion of the degree, students would
be eligible to take the certified test to become a Certified Health
Education Specialist (CHES).
Industry, business, labor, and the military all seek knowledgeable
individuals to plan and direct health delivery and information
services. Advanced study in health systems and evaluation techniques
of health systems is available to qualified undergraduate and
graduate students.
Community Health Option
Requirements* (27 units)
H S 90, 91, 110, 114, 131, 133, 135
Elect 6 units from: H S 48, 104, 105, 111, 112, 115, 126,
129, 130, 152T, 182; NUTR 53, 54
Additional requirements (15 units)
BIOL 10 or 110; CHEM 3A, 3B; PHYAN 33
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*See major adviser.
Environmental Health Science/Industrial Hygiene Option
The environmental health science/industrial hygiene option
prepares an individual for registration as an Environmental Health
Specialist (REHS) and provides a balanced theoretical and applied
understanding of the concepts and principles of industrial hygiene.
The graduates of the program are employed by environmental health
programs, industry, government, and research organizations.
The curriculum includes basic science courses, core courses in
health science, and foundation courses in chemistry, biology,
and health science, including epidemiology, toxicology, environmental
health, and industrial hygiene. Graduates of this option will
be academically prepared to contribute significantly to the improvement
and maintenance of environmental health and the healthful working
environments.
The program is accredited by the National Environmental Health
Association and approved by the State Department of Health Services.
Environmental Health Science/Industrial Hygiene Option
Requirements* (27-28 units)
H S 105, 147, 160, 162, 165, 167, 168; 6 units approved electives
Additional requirements (25-26 units)
H S 90; BIOSC 1A, 1B; CHEM 3A, 4, 105 or CHEM 1A, 1B or CHEM 1B,
3A, 4; MICRO 20
Total for option (52-53 units)
Requirements for State of California Health Services for Registration
(REHS). Those students who desire to become registered as
an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) and students who want
to meet minimum standards of many industries for employment as
an industrial hygienist must complete H S 175, CHEM 8, MATH
6 or 70, and PHYS 2A, 2B. Consult the department's adviser
concerning substitutions, electives, and additions. (Approved
by the State of California Department of Health Services and accredited
by the National Environmental Health Association.) Individuals
who wish to become registered must meet current state requirements.
These units are not part of the degree requirements but may
be included among the elective and G.E. units.
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* See major adviser.
Health Administration
The health administration option provides a broad based program
to prepare the student for positions within the health care system.
The curriculum is designed with an emphasis on exposing the student
to the principles of health services administration and the application
of these principles. For more information, see the departmental
adviser.
Health Administration Option
Requirements* (27 units)
H S 90, 151; H S 154 or PL SI 181 or MGT 104; ECON 162; MKTG 100
Elect 12 units from: H S 104, 114, 115, 129, 143, 168,
185F; HRM 150; MKTG 132, 138; SOC 147
Additional requirements (12 units)
ACCT 3; ECON 40 and 50; H S 182 or IS 50; IS 105W or ENGL 160W
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* See major adviser.
Occupational Safety and Health
The basic goals of the occupational safety and health option
are to provide the specialized knowledge in the physical and social
sciences that allow the individual to perform the functions within
the scope of the professional safety and health position, and
to successfully provide leadership to conserve life, health, and
property. This option is designed to give students a thorough
understanding of the great variety of problems met in the occupational
safety and health field.
Occupational Safety and Health Option
Requirements* (33 units)
*H S 105, 141, 143, 145, 147, 160, 168, 182; 185F (3 units); 3-unit
approved elective
Additional requirements (14 units)
CHEM 3A, 3B or 8; FIN 143; PHYS 10
Students who desire to meet the recommendations for the Safety
Professional should consult with the department adviser for the
selection of General Education and elective courses.
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* See department for substitutions.
Health Science Minor
The Minor in Health Science consists of 20 units composed of the health science core requirement and 5 units from the courses required in any one option. Consult the department adviser for assistance in program planning.
Note: The Health Science Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA
and 6 upper-division units in residence.
Certificate in Alcohol/Drug Studies
The Department of Health Science is participating in a certificate
of special study awarded to those students who successfully complete
a minimum of 12 units of interdisciplinary academic coursework
in the area of alcohol and drug abuse. (For complete details,
see Health and Social Work Interdisciplinary
Courses in this catalog.)
Master of Public Health Degree Program
This program is designed to prepare students in the broad area
of public health. It includes preparation in the public health
core and in one of the following options: Environmental and Occupational
Health, Health Promotion, or Health Administration. Each option
includes a field experience and a culminating experience.
Each fall, the MPH program admits students who demonstrate high
academic ability and promise and have the professional values
and ethics appropriate to maintaining professional standards in
the field. Applicants are expected to have a high degree of academic
and professional preparation for this program and the ability
to make significant contributions to the program.
Admission to the MPH program is a two-phase process. The first
phase requires that a candidate meet the graduate divisions requirements
for admission to the university, and the second phase is the admission
to the MPH program. Applicants are required to complete the application
booklet available in the department office.
A. Admission to the university: A candidate must have achieved
an under graduate GPA of 2.5 on the last 60 units and submit official
copies of university transcripts, and scores on the GRE.
B. Admission to the MPH program: Candidates for admission
to the program will be selected based on the following:
- Academic ability and preparation as demonstrated by: (a) GPA in the major (b) scores on the GRE (c) official transcripts, and (d) satisfactory completion of all prerequisites.
- Professional capabilities as demonstrated through: (a) three letters of recommendation (from employers and at least one from a former faculty member) (b) a statement of intent, and (c) an oral interview.
Once admitted to the program the student will be assigned to
a faculty adviser in the option selected, and under the adviser's
direction the student will follow a pattern of study designed
to be completed in three years of late afternoon and evening study.
Admission commences during the fall semester, and each student
is admitted for a specific term. If a student is admitted and
is unable to start the program, he or she will have to reapply
for admission to another term.
The MPH program is designed around the following framework:
Public Health Core (18 units)
Option (12 units)
Elective (3 units)
Field Experience (4 units)
Thesis or Project (4 units)
Total (41 units)
For additional information, please contact the Health Science
Department at California State University, Fresno; 2345 E. San
Ramon Ave. M/S MH30; Fresno, CA 93740-8031; (559) 278-8324.
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