Biology, B.S., Minor in Public Health
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Minor in Public Health prepares students with the fundamental knowledge and principles needed to develop an appreciation for many public health issues that are prevalent in today’s society. Graduates with a public health minor are prepared to enter graduate and professional programs in public health.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Minor in Public Health must meet the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a Minor in Public Health will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of biology at the anatomical, biochemical, physiological, and ecological levels.
- Communicate mastery of basic biological principles through written research papers and oral presentations.
- Interpret observations and tests, and analyze a specific hypothesis through completion of individual research experiences.
- Discuss interrelationships among organisms, including humans and their environments.
- Articulate key aspects of public health as a field of research and practice.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in this Catalog, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Minor in Public Health must complete all science courses with minimum final grades of "C".
To satisfy degree requirements for the minor in Public Health, students must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) credits: Four (4) core courses (12 credits) offered at Morehouse College and an additional two (2) elective courses (6 credits) to be completed at Clark Atlanta University or at other Atlanta University Center schools.
Interdisciplinary Atlanta University Center (AUC) Elective Courses for Public Health Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University Courses | ||
| CBIO 261 | Environmental Biology 1 | 4 |
| CBIO 233 | Microbiology | 4 |
| CBIO 480 | Research in Biology | 1-4 |
| CPSC 220 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| CPSC 372 | Comparative Public Policy | 3 |
| CPHI 231 | Ethics & Human Values | 3 |
| CHPE 300 | 3 | |
| CPSY 313 | Statistics I | 3 |
| CPSY 314 | Statistics II | 3 |
| CPSY 385 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| CSCJ 308 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| CUSW 350 | Issues of Health Disparities/M | 3 |
| CUSW 142 | 3 | |
| Morehouse College Courses | ||
| HPSC 361 | 3 | |
| HPHI 315 | 3 | |
| HPHI 475B | 3 | |
| HPSC 476 | 3 | |
| HPSC 482 | 3 | |
| HPSY 393 | 3 | |
| HSOC 156 | 3 | |
| HSOC 202 | 3 | |
| HSOC 305 | 3 | |
| HSOC 340 | 3 | |
| HSOC 341 | 3 | |
| HSOC 356 | 3 | |
| Spelman College Courses | ||
| SANTH 305 | 4 | |
| SANTH 322 | 4 | |
| SANTH 404 | 4 | |
| SANTH 444 | 4 | |
| SBIO/ES 314 | 4 | |
| SCH 411 EM 411/ES 411 | 4 | |
| SCH 453 EM 453/ES 453 | 4 | |
| SCWS/SOC 430 | (Violence Against Women) | 3 |
| SIS 211 | 4 | |
| SPHI 130 | 4 | |
| SPSC 320 | 4 | |
| SPSC 322 | 4 | |
| SPSY 200 | 4 | |
| SPSY 420 | 4 | |
| SREI 285 | 4 | |
| SSOC 242 | 4 | |
| SSOC 301 | 4 | |
| SSOC 321 | 4 | |
| SSOC 402 | 4 | |
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