Public Health (B.S.) - Community Health Promotion & Public Health (M.P.H.) - Community Health Promotion
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health - Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 213 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| HLTH 216 | Personal Health 1 | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics 1,3,4 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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Course may fulfill select general education requirements.
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Minimum grade of "C" is required.
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Minimum grade of "B" is required.
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health: Community Health Promotion Major Courses | ||
| BIOL 203 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 107 | Essentials of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HLTH 252 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
| HLTH 301 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| HLTH 350 | Introduction to Public and Community Health | 3 |
| HLTH 420 | Principles of Behavior Change and Health Counseling | 3 |
| HLTH 452 | Methods and Materials in Community Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 453 | Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 488 | Chronic and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| HLTH 499 | Professional Internship in Health Promotion | 3 |
| HLTH 503 | Principles of Epidemiology 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 505 | Principles of Environmental Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 630 | Principles of Community Health 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 640 | Principles of Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| NURS 105 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
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Must be taken residentially, unless permission is obtained from the department chair.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health: Community Health Promotion Free Electives | ||
| Choose 9-24 credit hours of Free Electives | 9-24 | |
| Total Hours | 9-24 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MPH: Community Health Promotion Concentration | ||
| HLTH 501 | Biostatistics 1,2,3 | 3 |
| HLTH 507 | Public Health Administration 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 509 | Social and Behavioral Theory Applications in Public Health 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 511 | Research Methods in Public Health 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 632 | Health Program Planning 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 633 | Health Program Evaluation 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 634 | Health Communication and Advocacy 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 635 | Health Agency Management 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 698 | Practicum 3,4 | 3 |
| MPH: Gate Courses | ||
| PHGT 510 | Public Health Orientation | 0 |
| PHGT 512 | Public Health Essay | 0 |
| PHGT 513 | Public Health Portfolio | 0 |
| PHGT 514 | Public Health Competency Exam | 0 |
| MPH: Elective Courses | ||
| HLTH 553 | Grant Acquisition and Management 5 | 3 |
| Health Elective 6,7 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Minimum grade of "B-" is required.
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Must be taken residentially, unless permission is obtained from the department chair.
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Students are required to enroll in HLTH 553 as one of their Elective Courses in order to meet Accreditation Requirements.
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Choose a 500-600 level HLTH course not already required by the degree.
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Graduate level courses other than HLTH may be accepted, but only with program approval.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 153 Total Credit Hours
- 120 Credit hours must be 100-400 level courses (HLTH 503, HLTH 505, HLTH 630, and HLTH 640 included)
- 3.0 Overall grade point average required for undergraduate degree
- 3.0 Overall grade point average required for graduate degree
- 30 Credit hours of undergraduate courses must be upper-level (300-400 level; HLTH 503, HLTH 505, HLTH 630, HLTH 640 included)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper level courses in the major (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' No more than two grades of 'C' may be applied to Masters level courses (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- Grade of 'D' No grade of D or below may be applied to Masters level courses (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- 50% of undergraduate courses in major must be taken through Liberty University
- 50% of Graduate Concentration taken through Liberty University
- 30 credit hours of undergraduate courses must be taken through Liberty University
- 6 years Degree must be completed within 6 years
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| HLTH 252 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
| NURS 105 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Math Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| HLTH 301 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 107 | Essentials of General and Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HLTH 350 | Introduction to Public and Community Health | 3 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| BIOL 203 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| HLTH 420 | Principles of Behavior Change and Health Counseling | 3 |
| HLTH 452 | Methods and Materials in Community Health Education | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| HLTH 453 | Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 488 | Chronic and Infectious Diseases | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HLTH 499 | Professional Internship in Health Promotion | 1-12 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 7-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HLTH 503 | Principles of Epidemiology 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 630 | Principles of Community Health 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 640 | Principles of Nutrition 3 | 3 |
| PHGT 510 | Public Health Orientation | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HLTH 501 | Biostatistics 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 505 | Principles of Environmental Health 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 509 | Social and Behavioral Theory Applications in Public Health | 3 |
| PHGT 512 | Public Health Essay | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| HLTH 507 | Public Health Administration 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 511 | Research Methods in Public Health 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 632 | Health Program Planning 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 635 | Health Agency Management | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HLTH 553 | Grant Acquisition and Management 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 633 | Health Program Evaluation 3 | 3 |
| HLTH 634 | Health Communication and Advocacy 3 | 3 |
| PHGT 513 | Public Health Portfolio | 0 |
| PHGT 514 | Public Health Competency Exam | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HLTH 698 | Practicum | 3 |
| Health Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 151-165 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 3
Must be taken residentially, unless permission is obtained from the department chair.
- 4
Choose any 500-600 level HLTH, PUBH, course not already required by the degree.
All applicable prerequisites must be met