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Community and Public Health Undergraduate Program
The field of public health is an exciting and rapidly growing one. We've learned that better health and quality of life come from proper design and investment. The choices people make and their environments can greatly impact their health throughout life.
The Community and Public Health undergraduate program prepares students to create and evaluate health promotion programs. They learn to advocate for healthy habits and environments, empowering individuals and communities to achieve better health and well-being.
Students in the Community and Public Health Program may choose from three concentrations:
- Community Health
- Addiction Studies
- School Health
Teaching and non-teaching minors are available as are undergraduate certificates for Addiction Studies, and Community Health Workers. Accelerated programming is offered toward our Master of Health Education (MHE) and Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate degrees.
Why Choose Community and Public Health at ISU?
- Select from one of three major concentrations; teaching and non-teaching minor
- Award-winning full-time and adjunct faculty bring years of practical health education experience and insight to the classroom learning environment
- Offer classes directed at Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) certification
- Non-cohort program allows students to pace degree completion on a full-time or a part-time basis
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Online accessible
- Well-rounded degree for post-baccalaureate and professional health programs
You can find the Change Major Request form on MyISU, or contact your advisor for help.
There are no program admission requirements for any Community and Public Health degree with any concentration.
Students in the Community and Public Health Program may choose from three concentrations:
- Addiction Studies
- Community Health
- School Health
Teaching and non-teaching minors are available as are undergraduate certificates for Addiction Studies, and Community Health Workers. Accelerated programming is offered toward our Master of Health Education (MHE) and Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate degrees.
Qualified undergraduate students (GPA ≥ 3.3) can apply for the accelerated BS and MPH program before their last two semesters in the BS program. Approved students can count up to 12 credits of 5000-level or 6000-level required MPH courses toward their BS/BA in Community and Public Health graduation plan. These 12 credits of graduate-level coursework will count towards their MPH degree. An additional 30 credits of graduate coursework is required for the accelerated MPH program, including 6 credits of electives and 6 credits of MPH 6650 Thesis or MPH 6651 Public Health Project.
Find updated Major Academic Plans (MAP) in the undergraduate catalog.
In addition to ISU's General Education requirements, the Community Health Major Core consists of the following courses:
| MATH 1153 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| or MGT 2216 | Business Statistics | |
| BIOL 1101 & 1101L |
Biology I and Biology I Lab |
4 |
| NTD 2239 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC 1102 | Social Problems | |
| ENGL 3307 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
| CPH 2200 | Promoting Wellness | 3 |
| CPH 2221 | Introduction to Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4405 | Leadership and Policy | 3 |
| CPH 4406 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| CPH 4410 | Health Behavior Change Theory and Application | 3 |
| CPH 4415 | Research Methods in Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4420 | Program Planning | 3 |
| CPH 4432 | Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4442 | Environmental Health in Community and Public Health | 3 |
Addiction Studies Concentration
Students with an addiction studies concentration are trained with a broad understanding of substance abuse issues as well as specific strategies to prevent/intervene with individuals in a variety of settings. Upon completion of this academic concentration, coupled with 300 internship hours, students are eligible to become Substance Use Disorders Associates (SUDA) certified by The Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC). Upon completion of the Addiction Studies Certificate, paired with a 300-hour internship and a Bachelor's degree, students are eligible for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) certification through IBADCC.
| CPH 4450 | Introduction to Addictions | 3 |
| CPH 4451 | Basic Addiction Treatment Skills | 3 |
| CPH 4452 | Harmful and Illicit Substances | 3 |
| CPH 4453 | Blood Borne Illness | 1 |
| CPH 4454 | Addiction within Family Systems | 3 |
| CPH 4455 | Screening and Assessment of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CPH 4456 | Case Management of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CPH 4457 | Ethics for Addiction Counselors | 3 |
| CPH 4458 | Group Skills for Addiction Counselors | 3 |
| CPH 4490 | Practicum in Community and Public Health | 4 |
| CPH Electives or Other Approved Electives 2 | 3 | |
Community Health Concentration
Students with a community health concentration are trained to plan, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion activities in various settings such as health departments, hospitals, volunteer community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, corporations, fitness facilities, wellness centers, or university settings.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA 1115 | Global Health Systems | 3 |
| CPH/HCA 2210 | Medical Terminology and Communication | 2 |
| CPH 3340 | Fitness and Wellness Programs | 3 |
| CPH 3342 | Stress Management | 3 |
| CPH 4443 | Substance Use and Misuse in Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4444 | Human Diseases in Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4445 | Human Sexuality in Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4446 | Communication Strategies in Community and Public Health | 3 |
| CPH 4490 | Practicum in Community and Public Health | 4 |
| CPH Electives or Other Approved Electives 1 | 6 | |
School Health Concentration
Students with a school health concentration are trained to teach health in public or private junior high or senior high schools. Students choosing the school health concentration must also be admitted to the teacher education program and complete all requirements for teaching certifications through the College of Education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPH 4430 | Curriculum and Methods in Health Education | 3 |
| Professional Education Core | ||
| EDUC 2201 | Development and Individual Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 2204 | Families Community Culture | 3 |
| EDUC 3302 | Motivation and Management | 3 |
| EDUC 3308 | Foundations of Educational Knowledge, Planning, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 3311 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| SPED 4450 | Creating Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 4408 | Pre-Internship Field Experience Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 4493 | Student Teaching | 12 |
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