MiTransfer Pathways - Public Health
Students following the MiTransfer Public Health Pathway can seamlessly transition to the Wayne State University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health. The public health program offers training in public health issues and policies to students interested in a broad range of health careers. Being committed to improving the health and vitality of Detroit, graduates of this major and minor will have the ability to assess and prevent health disparities across the city, and beyond, as well as diagnose and research public health problems, improve public health through human and environmental interventions, promote individual well-being, and educate the public regarding healthful choices in life.
MiTransfer Public Health Pathways common courses
| Community College Approved Course | Credit Hours (min.) | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSY 1020 Elements of Psychology |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOC 1010 Understanding of Human Society |
| Intro to Public Health | 3 | PH 2100 Intro to Public Health |
| Community Health | Not required at WSU | |
| Nutrition | Not required at WSU | |
| Personal Health/Wellness | Not required at WSU | |
| Foreign language Two-course sequence in a single foreign language | 8 | Proficiency is demonstrated by completing courses numbered 1010 and 1020 in one of the following subject area codes: ARB, ARM, CHI, FRE, GER, GKA, GKM, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, POL, RUS, SPA, SWA, and UKR. |
| See advisor or community college transfer plan for additional courses |
The Wayne State public health major does not require community health, nutrition, or personal health/wellness courses. However, students are encouraged to complete statistics (STA 1020 Elementary Statics).
For more information about public health at WSU, visit their department website.
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