These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All new students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All University GenEd courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C- in order to count toward graduation; however, students are encouraged to aim for the B grade or higher to improve their chances for successful admission to their graduate program of choice. It should be noted that the Department of Kinesiology requires KINS 1223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and KINS 1224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II to fulfill the GenEd Science & Technology requirement. Further note that KINS 1223 and KINS 1224 are required prerequisites for admission to the majority of health related graduate programs, and students are encouraged to earn a B or better in those classes.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses for this major are HRPR 3096 and HRPR 3197.
College Requirement
All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Major Requirements
All program courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C. However, if a student wants to be successful when applying for a graduate program in the health related fields, it is recommended that all program courses be completed with a minimum grade of B. This is especially important for the core courses and required prerequisites.
It should also be noted that some electives are 3 credits and others are 4 credits. In planning the course of study, the student needs to be mindful of the 120-credit requirement for graduation when choosing electives. It is expected the student will work with his/her advisor to ensure the 120 credits are reached and timely completion of the BA in Health Studies program is on track.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College Requirement | ||
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| Required Core | ||
| HIM 1101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| SBS 2101 | Disease Prevention and Control | 3 |
| SBS 2103 | Health Psychology and Human Behavior | 3 |
| EPBI 2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
| HPM 2214 | Politics and Payments in US Healthcare System | 3 |
| KINS 4242 | Exercise, Nutrition and Behavior | 3 |
| HRPR 3096 | Cultural Competency in Health and Healthcare (WI) | 3 |
| HRPR 3197 | Understanding and Applying Research in Health Professions | 3 |
| Content Electives | ||
| Select from the following content electives: | 31 | |
HRPR 1005 | Introduction to Mindfulness | |
HRPR 1101 | Contemporary Aspects of Disability | |
HRPR 1222 | Introduction to Clinical Health Professions | |
HRPR 1444 | Movement Injuries: Prevention and Care | |
HRPR 2106 | An Introduction to Holistic Practices and Integrative Medicine | |
HRPR 2421 | First Aid and CPR for Health and Exercise | |
HRPR 2442 | Basic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Injuries | |
HRPR 2900 | Honors Special Topics | |
HRPR 3001 | Emergency Medical Technician | |
HRPR 3443 | Assessment of Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries in Sport | |
HRPR 4282 | Independent Study in Health Professions | |
HRPR 4283 | Directed Readings and Study in Health Professions | |
HRPR 4821 | LGBTQ+ Health Through the Lifespan | |
ENVH 1103 | International Health | |
EPBI 2301 | Public Health Beyond Borders | |
EPBI 2361 | Epidemiology 360: Determinants, Disease and Health-related Outcomes | |
EPBI 3101 | Introduction to Epidemiology | |
EPBI 3102 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
HIM 2215 | Health Information Management IT Fundamentals | |
HIM 3106 | Pathophysiology | |
KINS 2204 | Motor Behavior | |
KINS 3202 | Biomechanics of Physical Activity | |
GUS 3071 | Health Geography | |
SOC 1576 | Introduction to Sociology for Health Professions | |
SBS 2201 | Health Communication | |
SBS 3001 | Community-Based Participatory Research I | |
SBS 3103 | Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals | |
KINS 2000+ choice of Kinesiology courses | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 69 | |