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Applied Health Major

Applied Health focuses on preparing students Is Applied Health Right for You?
with the knowledge and skills relevant to
those individuals interested in working in a The Applied Health program prepares students with
broad array of careers in health-related basic health administration, management and
industries and agencies. The Applied Health program marketing skills. Therefore, the program is
is geared toward students with interest or experience specifically aimed at students who:
in health related careers, but who do not wish to
pursue preparation in a specific health profession  Have completed an A.A./A.S. or an A.A.S. in an
such as health education or nursing. Allied Health discipline.

Program Overview  Are seeking advancement at their place of
employment.
Designed to be completed in a minimum of four full-
length semesters, the Applied Health program  Are interested in entry level administrative
enables students to critically review research, positions in health-related industries and
identify valid sources of health information, analyze agencies.
factors that contribute to health and illness, examine
the organization and administration of health care, Careers in Applied Health
and apply these in a professional work setting.
Students apply these skills through the completion of The Applied Health program prepares students for a
a 3-credit, 120-hour internship during their final variety of positions in health care industries and
semester. settings such as non-profit health organizations,
health insurance companies, pharmaceutical
The B.S. in Applied Health was developed to allow for companies, medical device companies, nursing
declaration of a minor field of study and students homes, assisted living communities and other
who select the Applied Health major are strongly residential settings.
encouraged to complete a minor in Economics,
Interpersonal Communication, Public Relations, With a B.S. in Applied Health, students may pursue a
Women & Gender Studies, Sales, Psychology, or variety of careers in entry-level positions, including:
Sociology.
 Health care staffing recruiter
Additional Information  Research assistant
 Pharmaceutical sales representative
The Applied Health program at William Paterson  Medical device sales representative
University is taught by a committed and talented  Medical administrative specialist
group of faculty scholars who are experienced  Field sales coordinator
educators, accomplished researchers, and national  Community relations associate
leaders in the field of public health.  Health-insurance customer representative

For more information about the academic programs Advancement in most administrative positions
offered by the Department of Public Health at requires a Master’s degree. Common degrees for
William Paterson University, please visit us on the individuals with an Applied Health background
web or stop by the department located in Hunziker include the Masters in Health Administration
Wing, room 132. (M.H.A.), Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.),
or Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) with a
concentration in Health Administration.

Last updated: 1/13/12
Department of Public Health – Hunziker Wing 132 – 973-720-2394 – http://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/public-health/

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Health

Admissions Requirements: (all of the following courses with a grade of C- or better; C or better if transferred)

BIO 1140 Applied Anatomy & Physiology (or BIO 1120/1130 or BIO 118/1190 or transfer equivalent)

MATH 1300 Elementary Statistics (or transfer equivalent)

PBHL 1100 Healthy U (or PBHL 1200 or PBHL 1300 or transfer equivalent)

Core Courses: 19 credits CR UCC* Prerequisite Courses and Restrictions
3 - Applied Health Major
PBHL 3020 Health Care in the United States 3 WI MATH 1300
3 TI PBHL 3040
PBHL 3040 Health Research Methods I 3 - BIO 1140 & PBHL 1100 or PBHL 1300
3 - PBHL 3020 & PBHL 3042
PBHL 3042 Health Research Methods II 1 - PBHL 3750 & PBHL 3042
3 - C- or better in all major and co-req courses
PBHL 3750 Human Disease

PBHL 4500 Health Administration

PBHL 4961 Introduction to Internship

PBHL 4971 Internship in Applied Health

Elective Courses: 9 credits CR UCC* Prerequisite Courses

PBHL 2100 Women’s Health 3 --

PBHL 2150 Drugs and Health 3 --

PBHL 2200 Stress Management 3 --

PBHL 2210 Nutrition 3 --

PBHL 2700 Concepts and Issues of Aging 3 --

PBHL 2950 Disparities in Health 3 A4 -

PBHL 3110 Global Health Issues 3 A6 -

PBHL 3140 Reproductive Rights 3 A5 -

PBHL 3150 Food and Community 3 A5 -

PBHL 3210 Lifespan Nutrition 3 - PBHL 2210

PBHL 3220 Food and Social Issues 3 --

PBHL 3720 Soc Policies & Community Prgs Older Adults 3 --
PBHL 3900 Human Sexuality 3 --
PBHL 4300 Counseling Skills for Health Professionals 3

PBHL 4950 Cultural Dimensions of Health 3 --

Co-Requirements: 9 credits CR
3
MGT 2000 Principles of Management 3

MKT 2100 Principles of Marketing 3
3 *University Core Curriculum (UCC) Courses
and one of the following courses 3 WI = Writing Intensive
3 TI = Technology Intensive
BIO 4700 Bioethics and Society 3 A1 = Personal Well-Being
3 A4 = Diversity & Social Justice
COMM 2300 Organizational Communication 3 A5 = Community & Civic Engagement
3 A6 = Global Awareness
COMM 2630 Public Speaking

COMM 3400 Intercultural Communication

COMM 3600 Interpersonal Communication

COMM 3610 Business & Professional Communication

COMM 4630 Group Discussion

ECON 2020 Microeconomics

Department of Public Health – Hunziker Wing 132 – 973-720-2394 – http://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/public-health/

Department of Public Health – Hunziker Wing 132 – 973-720-2394 – http://www.wpunj.edu/cosh/departments/public-health/