Health Science-Community Health, B.S. + MPH
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in the Beach EDGE Health Science Community Health Education program will complete the requirements for both the B.S. and MPH in Community Health.
Double-Counting
Beach EDGE students in Health Science may double-count 12 units of MPH electives/concentration classes towards both their B.S. and MPH degrees. These 12 units must be completed in residence at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
Advisor/Staff Contacts:
Jessica Liu, Assistant Professor, Beach EDGE Coordinator: Jessica.Liu@csulb.edu
Toni Espinoza-Ferrel, Graduate Program Director: Toni.Espinoza-Ferrel@csulb.edu
Vikki Bisorca, Undergraduate Coordinator: Vikki.Bisorca@csulb.edu
Health Science - Community Health Education, B.S.: 61-67 units
18-units of required lower-division
HSC 201, 210, PSY 100, (One of the following, BIOL 201, HSC 250), (One of the following, HSDEV 190, PSY 110, SOC 170, STAT 108, STAT 118), (One of the following, BIOL 205 or BIOL 207 and BIOL 208)
30-units of upper-division core courses
HSC 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 421, 430, 435, 440, 485.
12 Units from the following:
Two Course from the following list: HSC 227, 332, 360, 422, HSC 423, 425, or 431, NUTR 132
One Course from the following list: HSC 327, 350, 426
One Course from the following list: 407, 410, 412, 413, 420
12-units of upper-division electives, which may be 500/600 level courses
MPH-Level Foundational Courses and Electives/Concentration courses that double-count towards the B.S. and MPH
HSC 500 and HSC 570 and two of the following classes: 534, 535, 537, 520, 507, 581, 625
Health Science - Community Health Education, MPH.: 42 units
Two Electives from the following list: HSC 534, 535, 537, 520, 507, 581, 625,
Two Concentration Courses from the following list: Latino Health (HSC 534, 535, 537) Global Health (HSC 520, GERN 574), Community Health (507, 581, 625)
27-units of graduate level core courses: HSC 500, 503, 508, 528, 570, 585, 624, 626, 696
One Concentration Courses from the following list: Latino Health (HSC 534, 535, 537) Global Health (HSC 520, GERN 574), Community Health (507, 581, 625)
Eligibility & Admissions
- Are a matriculated undergraduate student at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
- Completed 60 units
- Are in Junior standing or higher
- Are a HSC Community Health Education Major
- Met their major specific requirements
- Completed or have the following courses in progress HSC 400, 401, 403 at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
- Has a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ HSC GPA of 3.5
- Has an overall Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ GPA of 3.0
- Earned ‘B’ or better in 3 out of the 4 undergraduate core courses: 400, 401, 403 with at least one of those grades being an A and none of those grades being a C
- A student can apply based on an anticipated grade, but in that case, admissions decisions will be delayed until the semester is over, and the final grades can be verified.
- Complete and sign the Beach EDGE Agreement form.
Be prepared to upload the following documents, and please put your full name on all documents:
- A Statement of Purpose: In 1,000 words or less, address the following: Describe the experiences that have shaped your interest in public health. Comment on your particular interest in Community Health Education. Describe the one academic experience that has meant the most to you in your educational career. Outline your short - and long-term professional goals. Discuss why you are interested in the graduate MPH program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, the strengths you bring with you, and the areas in which you would like to increase your expertise and personal growth.
- Two recommendations from Community College or Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Health Science faculty, with at least one of those recommendations from the following core HSC classes: 400, 401, 403. For recommendations from HSC 400, 401, and 403 faculty, please use the following form.
- Resume (demonstrating paid/volunteer experience in health education or a closely related health role).
Click here to access and fill out the
November 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming spring semester)
April 1st (for potential enrollment beginning in the upcoming fall semester)
Admitted Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ can learn more by visiting Beach EDGE
