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Program Information

• Course Descriptions
  For course descriptions please view the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Course Catalog.
• Honors in the Major

  Honors in Health Science: Outstanding undergraduate BSH majors with a concentration in public health have the opportunity to graduate with an "Honors in Health Science” designation.

  Candidates must:

  • have a junior or senior standing in the BSH major, public health concentration
  • have an upper-level GPA at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ of 3.5 or higher and an overall GPA at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ of 3.0 or higher
  • apply at least two semesters prior to graduation. 

  Program acceptance allows students who are not already in the Hicks Honors College an opportunity and strong qualification to join the College, which is an additional honor and benefit.. Program completion results in a notation on the student’s transcript and strengthens their resume.

  Apply: Submit an. The application includes the required criteria listed above and the selection of two options for the Honors in Health Science Plan. Applications are accepted anytime time but are only reviewed twice per year: 

  • October 1 and March 1 by 11:59 p.m.

  Honors in Health Science Plan: Students must choose and complete two options of advanced study in Public Health.

  • Take one graduate elective course in place of an undergraduate major or free elective. A grade of B+ or higher must be earned. Examples of graduate electives are typically available annually: PHC6010 Introduction to Clinical Trials, HSC6601 Animal Assisted Interventions and Therapies in Healthcare, HSC6625 Global Health, HSC6138 Sexual & Reproductive Health Promotion, HSC6165 Global Sexuality, HSC6675 Global Health: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and more. *Note: Students may not take a cross-listed graduate-level course that they already completed at the undergraduate level. Students will be charged the graduate tuition rate.
  • Complete a 3-credit directed Independent Study in Public Health with a faculty member in the Department of Public Health. (Requires approval from the faculty member.)
  • Complete a study abroad course through the Department of Public Health or with a focus in public health.
  • Be an active member of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Chapter of the National Health Education Honorary, Eta Sigma Gamma. (Active membership status involves specific participation requirements.)
  • Or propose another option with the approval of the Honors in Health Science Coordinator. (Professor Stephanie Hooper: s.hooper@unf.edu)

  If you have questions, please contact BCH Advising

• ESG Student Honor Society
  ESG Student Honor Society 
• Additional Resources

  Professional Public Health Organizations

  Employment Information
• Program Policies
  1. For full-time students, the program is at least three semesters once the student has enrolled in the HSC 3032 Foundations of Public Health course. All prerequisite courses must be completed before a student can enroll in HSC 3032. Because of the high demand in Public Health, there is usually a waitlist for courses.

     Suggestions for students:

     • Meet with BCH advising early and often.
     • Complete all program prerequisites early.
     • Always register for courses as soon as your time ticket allows.
     • Take HSC 4730 Public Health Research in the same semester (or before) as you take HSC 3032. 
      
  2. The Public Health program requires a 300-hour internship (HSC 4814) to be completed during the student's last semester of enrollment prior to graduation and serves as an opportunity for the student to put into action the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired during the degree program.
     • A pre-internship course (HSC 4800 Professional Preparation) must be completed the semester prior to the internship (HSC 4814 Public Health Practical Experience).
     • All course requirements must be completed prior to internship. Only elective courses (up to two) may be completed with the internship experience (HSC 4814 Public Health Practical Experience).
     • Students will be required to have a University-sanctioned level II background check prior to enrolling in internship (HSC 4814 Public Health Practical Experience). This program follows the College's policy on background checks. *Students are expected to follow ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's Student Code of Conduct and specifically self disclosure of 23. Violation of Criminal Law. 
      
  3. All prerequisites, requisites, core courses, major, minor, and major/free elective courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
  4. Students are allowed a maximum of one unsuccessful attempt (grade of D or F) on any requisite, core, major, or minor course in the Public Health program. If a student receives a grade of D or F on a second course or second attempt at the same course, the student will be dismissed from the Public Health Program and not readmitted. *Incomplete grades that are not completed by the deadline will also be considered a failing grade.
  5. A student will be denied admission or re-admission to the Public Health Program if the student is on either probation or suspension or has left the university on either probation or suspension.
  6. Public Health students are required to complete all major requirements (HSC 3032, 3713, 4800, and 4814) at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. Students will not be given credits toward the major for these courses if they are taken at another institution.