2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

124 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Majors should take PY 221 and PY 222 consecutively and are strongly encouraged to
complete them by the end of the sophomore year. All majors will complete a
comprehensive assessment 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
Yingling Liu, 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 learning 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, nonprofit,
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
• apply social, cultural, biological, and environmental perspectives to frame issues
of health and wellness within and across populations
• identify and evaluate the causes and consequences of health disparities within
and between communities
• analyze and assess the evolving contributions of healthcare and public policy to
the health status of communities
• integrate and reflect on a collaborative experience focused on public health issues
Distinction Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
BI 115 or BI 125
CH 418, SO 370, or UES 310
PHS 213 or SO 213
PHS 470 or PHS 499
one unit from the following:
HS 200
PY 217
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024