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Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences

Bachelor of SCIENCE
PUBLIC HEALTH - ALLIED HEALTH

This program has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2015.

career path in the allied health professions

The Allied Health Option is designed for students interested in pursuing a career path in the allied health professions (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, athletic training, etc.)

The coursework prepares you for admission to a graduate program required for certification/licensure in the allied health professions. 

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Degree Requirements:

All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.

General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum which includes both competency and breadth requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, Go to the academic programs and degrees page.
Required Courses in the Major

Sample Four Year Plan: B.S. Public Health: Allied Health
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.  

Total Credits Required for the B.S. in Public Health= 120; Minimum GPA 2.5

Semester 1

CourseSH
UNI 101 [FY]1
BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I [NST]4
HPX 100 Introduction to Health & Wellness [PW]3
MAT 100 Intermediate Math or Free Elective3
Speech Communication [SC] 3

Semester 2

CourseSH
HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health 3
BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II4
SOC 100 Intro to Sociology [SBS]3
PSY 100 Intro to Psychology [SBS]3
COMP 101 Composition I or Gen Ed Elective3

Semester 3

CourseSH
HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment3
HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease 3
CHE 110 General Chemistry I [NST] 4
PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare [AH]3
MAT 120 Elementary Statistics [MR]3

Semester 4

CourseSH
HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application 3
SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [RJ]3
CHE 111 General Chemistry II 4
Writing & Information Literacy [WIL]3
PSY 260 Health Psychology3

Semester 5

CourseSH
HPX 370 Health Program Design & Introduction to Evaluation3
HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Strategies3
PHY 120 General Physics I4
Arts & Humanities Gen Ed - Arts [AH]3
Global Diversity [GD]3

Semester 6

CourseSH
HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation3
PSY Elective [SBS]3
Free Elective2
Free Elective (PHY 121 suggested)4
Arts & Humanities Gen Ed [AH]3

Semester 7

CourseSH
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
HPX 314 Exercise Physiology3
Free Elective3
Free Elective3

Semester 8

CourseSH
HPX 490 Public Health Practicum 12
HPX 491 Public Health Senior Seminar 1

Career Options

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology
  • Athletic Training
  • Nutrition
  • Physician Assistant
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise Science

Internship Opportunities/Field Placements

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Danbury Hospital, Danbury
  • RVNA health, Ridgefield
  • Motion Physical Therapy -Danbury, Brookfield, Southington, Norwalk, Mt Carmel NY
  • Main Street Rehabilitation, Danbury Hospital
  • Greenwood Physical Therapy, Bethel
  • Goal Physical Therapy, Westport
  • Ronai Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Orange
  • Innovative Health and Rehabilitation, Norwalk
  • Carlson Physical Therapy, New Milford
  • Peak Physical Therapy, Waterbury
  • PTSMC Danbury, Waterbury
  • KidSense Therapy Group Occupational Therapy, Danbury 
  • Ability Beyond Occupational Therapy, Chappaqua, NY
  • Planned Parenthood New Haven, Danbury
  • Connecticut Institute for Communities, Danbury

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