Bachelor of Science in Public Health Roadmap
120 Total Units Required
Minimum Number of Units in the Major: 58
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult your Degree Planner and an advisor for further guidance.
To avoid taking additional units, it is recommended that you meet the SF State Studies (AERM, GP, ES, SJ) requirements within your GE or major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| GE Area 2 Requirement (Major Foundation) 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 1A: English Composition 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIOL 100 | Human Biology (Major Foundation, GE 5B) | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | Human Biology Laboratory (Major Foundation, GE 5C) | 1 |
| GE Area 1: English Communication | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A: Physical Science | 3 | |
| University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select One (Major Foundation): | 3 | |
| General Microbiology and Public Health | ||
| Public Health Biology (ES) | ||
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| University Elective - Take Three | 9 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PH 205 | Introduction to Public Health (Major Foundation) | 3 |
| GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences 4 | 3 | |
| University Elective - Take Two | 6 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| PH 400GW | Determinants of Health - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| PH 410 | Public Health Systems (Major Core) | 3 |
| PH 425 | Public Health Research (Major Core) | 3 |
| GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| PH 420 | Epidemiology (Major Core) | 3 |
| PH 455 | Community Organizing and Community Building for Health (Major Core, GE 3UD, AERM, ES, GP, SJ) | 3 |
| PH 520 | Structural Oppression and Social Foundations of Health (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Elective (9 units) 5 | 3 | |
| U.S. and California Government | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| PH 431 | Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (Major Core) | 3 |
| PH 450 | Public Health Policy (Major Core) | 3 |
| PH 600 | Public Health Media, Technology, and Communications (Major Core) | 3 |
| Major Elective (9 units) 5 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Eighth Semester | ||
| PH 480 | Fieldwork and Reflective Seminar | 9 |
| Major Elective (9 units) 5 | 3 | |
| University Elective | 2 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 120-121 | |
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Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 2 course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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GE Area 2 Requirement
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
Students should use their Pathway/Category to determine the appropriate GE 1A course option. For directions on how to view your Pathway/Category, visit how to find your pathway. Questions? Contact Gator Smart Start.
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First-time freshmen must take one lower-division Area 4 course that meets US History (USH).
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Electives (9 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.