Health Services Major
Degree Type: B.S. Minimum Credits Required: 120
University Degree Requirements
For complete details on these and other university degree requirements, refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section in the University Catalog.
- Minimum of 120 semester credits (some programs may exceed this minimum).
- Complete the University General Education requirements.
- Minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
- Minimum of 30 credits in resident at NDSU.
- Minimum of 36 upper level credits (courses numbered 300 or higher).
- Students with transfer credit must meet the NDSU 30 credits in residence (#4). Of these 30 credits in residence, a minimum of 15 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 credits must be in the student's declared major curricula.
University General Education Requirements
A list of university approved general education courses along with the administrative policies governing the requirement and the categories is available
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Category C: Communication | 12 | |
| Category R: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Category S: Science and Technology | 10 | |
| Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 | |
| Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Category W: Wellness | 2 | |
| Category I: Intercultural Knowledge and Competence | ||
| Category L: Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Core Requirement | ||
| ASCI 125 | Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 1 | 1 |
| ENGL 325 | Writing in the Health Professions 1 | 3 |
| PHRM 170 | Common Diseases, Prevention, and Treatment 1 | 2 |
| PHIL 111 | Professional Responsibility and Ethics 1 | 3 |
| PH 101 | Introduction to Public Health 1 | 3 |
| PH 190 | Critical Thinking, Academic, and Professional Skills for the Health Professions 1 | 3 |
| PH 301 | Research Methods in Health Services 1 | 3 |
| PH 430 | Health Systems & Population Health | 3 |
| Field Experience 1 | ||
| PH 496:Field Experience (Clinical, Research, or Internship Requirements) 2 | 10 | |
| Options 1 | ||
| Students will need to select one of the options outlined below, with a range of credits from 14-24, to complete the requirements for the major. Options include 1) Public Health Minor; 2) Business Administration Minor; or the accelerated degree options 3) Master of Public Health in Community Health Services; or 4) Master of Public Health in Epidemiology; or 5) Master of Healthcare Administration. | 14-24 | |
| Total Credits | 45-55 | |
Public Health Minor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Minor Requirements 1 | ||
| Students will need to officially declare the Public Health minor and they should refer to the official minor curriculum guide for course requirements. | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Business Administration Minor Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Minor Requirements 1 | ||
| Students will need to officially declare the Business Administration minor and they should refer to the official minor curriculum guide for course requirements. The minimum GPA of 2.50 for the courses included in this minor will also apply. | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Master of Public Health in Community Health Services Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health - Community Health Sciences 1,3 | ||
| PH 675 | One Health | 2 |
| PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH 711 | Integrating Primary Care and Public Health | 3 |
| PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health - Epidemiology 1,3 | ||
| PH 675 | One Health | 2 |
| PH 704 | Public Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| PH 706 | Essentials of Epidemiology | 3 |
| PH 712 | Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
| PH 741 | Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Master of Healthcare Administration Option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Healthcare Administration 1,3 | ||
| HMA 721 Healthcare Operations and Management Principles | 3 | |
| HMA 732 Healthcare Law, Policy & Ethics | 3 | |
| HMA 742 Quality Improvement & Patient Safety | 3 | |
| HMA 753 Informatics for Healthcare Leaders | 3 | |
| HMA 762 Healthcare Reimbursement & Economics | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
- 1
A grade of C or better is required in all coursework for the BS in Health Services.
- 2
All core courses must be completed before a student will be eligible to register for Field Experience.
- 3
Students in the MPH or MHA accelerated program must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.