Community Health Program Curriculum
The Community Health program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based community health education, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any community health environment. Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core Curriculum for general education requirements. Review the Academic Catalog or consult the program detail sheet (pdf) for more comprehensive information.
First Aid Certification
Students presenting current first aid certification in lieu of HSES 248 must take an additional two hours of course credit for graduation. Acceptable certification is: Standard First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult & Infant CPR, a 9 hr course, American Red Cross, or Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED-Adult & Infant, CPR, 7 ½ hour course, American Heart Association.
Admission Requirements (Prerequisite Courses)
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MATH 101: College Algebra BIOL 100 & 102: Principles of Biology Lecture & Lab ENGL 101: English Composition I ENGL 102: Critical Reading & Writing COMS 130: Public Speaking PSYC 104: General Psychology |
HSES 248: First Aid Lecture & Lab (or certification) HSES 260: Personal & Community Health LDST 201: Introduction to Leadership Diversity Requirement (KU Core Goal 4.1) Humanities Requirement (KU Core Goal 3H) |
General Education (Required Courses)
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COMS 246: Introduction to Intercultural Communication BIOL 240: Human Anatomy BIOL 246: Human Physiology SOC 104: Elements of Sociology |
JOUR 320: Intro to Strategic Communication PHIL 160: Introduction to Ethics Global Awareness Requirement (KU Core Goal 4.2) |
Program Requirements (Content Courses)
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HSES 330: Principles of Nutrition & Health HSES 385: Physiological Aspects of Exercise HSES 403: Health Behavior Theory HSES 467: Community Health & Health Education HSES 308: Drugs & Diseases in Society HSES 465: Program Assessment & Evaluation HSES 466: Program Planning |
HSES 489: Health & Human Sexuality HSES 310: Research & Data in HSES HSES 365: Peer Health Education HSES 418: Health Aspects of Aging HSES 578: Health Internship Seminar HSES 580: Internship in Community Health |
Minor Option (18-21 Credit Hours)
Students will select one of the following minor options for their program plan:
African & African-American Studies | Applied Behavioral Sciences | Environmental Studies
Psychology | Spanish | Sociology | Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Please consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.
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