2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog College of Health and Social Services - General Information

Dean * Jeffrey E. Brandon
Associate Dean of Academics * Larry K. Olsen
Advising Coordinator * Carol L. MacAllister
Student Records * Sally Alkon

Bachelor of Community Health

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Social Work

The College of Health and Social Services brings together associated disciplines and professional fields of study directly applied to the improvement of the quality of life and its existence in rapidly changing family and community environments. The college includes the Departments of Health Science, Nursing, and Social Work.

While the ultimate responsibility for planning an academic program in compliance with university, college, and departmental requirements rests with the student, the college recognizes the importance of helping students work out appropriate academic programs. All Health and Social Service students pursuing a bachelor's degree are advised about academic matters in the dean's office, located in the Educational Services Center. In addition, all students are encouraged to contact departments for specific subject area information and career planning. Once students are accepted into the nursing program, they are advised about academic matters in the Department of Nursing.

Bachelor Degree Graduation Requirements

Four bachelor degree programs are available: Bachelor of Community Health, Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Social Work.

To be awarded a baccalaureate degree a student must

1. complete the requirements for the degree as shown by the department in which the degree is offered including a minimum of 55 credits of upper-division courses (numbered 300 and above) and the minimum total number of credits required for the degree;

2. complete at least 38 credits of general education course work selected from the list of approved general education courses presented in the general education section of this catalog and the specific general education courses that may be required by each department; and

3. complete any other requirements for graduation as discussed under "Regulations" in the "General Information" chapter of this catalog.

Accreditation

Within the College of Health and Social Services, the baccalaureate degree program in the Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nursing. The baccalaureate degree program in the School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Bachelor of Community Health degree program in the Department of Health Science is accredited by the Society for Public Health Education/American Association of Health Education Baccalaureate Program Approval Committee.