Combined Degrees: Psychology B.S./Public Health M.P.H.
The College of Arts & Sciences offers students an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through its Combined Degrees: Psychology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a B.S. degree in Psychology and a Master of Public Health degree in as little as five years.
Qualified students are able to complete five core Master of Public Health graduate courses that will count toward their undergraduate Psychology degree. Visit the Psychology B.S. degree and Master of Public Health degree program pages for program descriptions and outcomes.
Requirements
Eligible undergraduate students who would like to pursue the Combined Degrees: Psychology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program should apply directly for the program by the end of their first year to take maximum advantage of this accelerated option. Qualified students who elect the Combined Degrees: Psychology B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program as an undergraduate student must fulfill all admissions requirements for entrance into the intended graduate program and complete a graduate program application.
Psychology
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| PSYC1001 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC1020 | Introduction to Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC2002 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC2030 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC3001 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC3010 | Personality | 3 |
| PSYC3040 | Introduction to Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| PSYC4200 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| RSCH2050 | Workshop in Acquiring Social Research Skills | 3 |
| or RSCH3020 | Honors Research Methods | |
| RSCH4050 | Research Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| Major Electives or Specialization in Counseling Psychology | ||
| Choose six of the following (No more than two SOC-designated courses): * | 18 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Counseling Theories and Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Career and School Counseling | ||
| Introduction to Case Management | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| Principles of Group Counseling | ||
| Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychological Issues of Substance Use Disorders and Compulsive Behaviors | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Motivation and Leadership in the Workplace | ||
| Criminalization of Mental Illness | ||
| Psychology of Conflict Resolution | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Or | ||
| Specialization in Counseling Psychology (18 credits) | ||
| Counseling Theories and Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Case Management | ||
| Introduction to Crisis Intervention | ||
| Principles of Group Counseling | ||
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Career and School Counseling | ||
| Counseling Techniques for Addictions and Other Behavioral Disorders | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
Two courses with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP), different disciplines | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
or MATH2010 | Introduction to Biostatistics | |
| Exploring | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Life Science | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Sociology I | ||
or SOC2005 | Honors Seminar: Social Inequalities | |
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
Two courses with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC) | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 15 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university | 15 | |
| Graduate Courses ** | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare *** | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
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Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites.
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Students use 6 credits of internship from Applied/Experiential Learning/Counseling Psychology specialization and 9 free elective credits for graduate-level courses in the Public Health M.P.H. during their fourth year.
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Course may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
# In addition to classes, free elective credits may be applied to a number of options such as internship, study abroad, Directed Experiential Education courses and courses in a specialization or minor as relevant. For students who qualify for the J2 program, up to four graduate courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling free elective credits.
Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Credits Core Courses | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health † | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare †‡ | 3 |
| HSC5100 | Healthy Planet | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends † | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control † | 3 |
| HSC5180 | Discrimination and Health | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations † | 3 |
| HSC5260 | Advocating for Healthier Diets ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5290 | Combatting Infectious Disease | 3 |
| HSC5320 | Cultural Competency to Improve Health | 3 |
| HSC5350 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5380 | Policy of Addiction | 3 |
| HSC5420 | Community Organizing | 3 |
| HSC6120 | Improving Community Health | 3 |
| HSC6920 | Public Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
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These graduate courses fulfill the bachelor of science requirements in the fourth year. Please note: The bachelor of science is not awarded until all graduate-level courses applying to the undergraduate degree have been successfully completed.
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Courses may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
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Undergraduate
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