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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018
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Majors should take PY 204 and PY 304 consecutively and as early as possible,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year. All majors will complete the E. T. S.
Major Field Test in Psychology as part of the senior seminar.
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
PY 101
four elective units in PY, one of which must be at the 300 level
Public Health Studies
Meghan L. Mills, Program Coordinator
The Distinction in Public Health Studies (DPHS) program provides an opportunity for
students of all majors to study and apply interdisciplinary perspectives to understanding
health and wellness within and across populations. The program includes an introductory
course in cell and molecular biology, two public health-studies designated electives, and
a capstone course that incorporates an experiential rise
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project focused on public health
issues. Students must also attain at least a 2.500 grade point average in all coursework at
the College. The successful completion of the Distinction in Public Health Studies will
prepare students for entry-level public health positions in government, non-profit, and
business settings. Pre-law and pre-health students will also benefit from earning this
distinction, as will students interested in graduate study in public health and related
fields.
Upon completion of the Distinction in Public Health Studies, students will be able to
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apply social, cultural, biological, and environmental perspectives to frame issues
of health and wellness within and across populations
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identify and evaluate the causes and consequences of health disparities within
and between communities
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analyze and assess the evolving contributions of healthcare and public policy to
the health status of communities
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integrate and reflect on a collaborative experience focused on public health issues
Distinction Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
BI 110
PHS 213 or SO 213
PHS 470
SO 190, SO 290, or SO 340
SO 370 or UES 310
at least a 2.500 grade point average on all coursework at the College