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Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences

Bachelor of SCIENCE
PUBLIC HEALTH - ALLIED HEALTH

This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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
Gen Ed: First Year Experience1
BIO 105 Anatomy & Physiology I4
COMP 101 Intro to Composition3
Elective3
PSY 100 Intro to Psychology 3

Semester 2

CourseSH
HPX 103 Introduction to Public Health 3
BIO 106 Anatomy & Physiology II4
SOC 100 Intro to Sociology3
Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy3
Gen Ed: Speech Communication3

Semester 3

CourseSH
HPX 200 Intro to Community Health Assessment3
HPX 202 Epidemiology of Disease 3
CHE 110 General Chemistry I 4
PHI 223 Ethical Issues in Healthcare 3
MAT 115 Biostatistics OR MAT 120 Elementary Statistics 3

Semester 4

CourseSH
HPX 270 Health Education Theory & Application 3
SW 220 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion3
CHE 111 General Chemistry II 4
Gen Ed: Arts3
PSY 260 Health Psychology3

Semester 5

CourseSH
HPX 370 Health Program Planning & Intro to Eval3
HPX 371 Health Communication Methods & Materials 3
PHY 120 General Physics I4
Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities3
Elective3

Semester 6

CourseSH
HPX 470 Health Program Implementation & Evaluation Methods3
PSY Elective 3
Gen Ed: Personal Wellness2
Elective (PHY 121 suggested)4
Elective3

Semester 7

CourseSH
BIO 103 General Biology I 4
HPX 314 Exercise Physiology3
Elective4
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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