School of Health and Social Services at Western Kentucky University

The School of Health and Social Services at Western Kentucky University strives to prepare ethical and practice-ready professionals to improve health, foster wellbeing, and enhance quality of life across local and global communities. Western Kentucky University's School of Health and Social Services offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Child and Family Services, Public Health, and Social Work.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Child and Family Services, Bachelor of Science

Child and Family Services, Bachelor of Science (5011)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Applied Human Sciences

This program offers two concentrations which lead to a Bachelor of Science degree: (1) Child and Family Services which provides a program of study for those who wish to work in a child- or family-focused environment but do not want teacher certification; (2) Family and Consumer Sciences Education, which leads to teacher certification.

Child and Family Services Concentration

The concentration in Child and Family Services requires a minimum of 63 hours in consumer and family sciences and related courses. Students must complete 48 hours in the concentration core as well as pick a pathway (Child Development or Family Development) and complete the 15 hours required for that pathway. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the courses required for this concentration.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education requires a minimum of 54 hours in consumer and family sciences, and 28 hours in professional education for a total of 82 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the courses required for this major.

Concentrations

Family and Consumer Science Education (CFED)
Child and Family Services (CFCF)

Program Requirements (63-82 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

This program offers two concentrations which lead to a Bachelor of Science degree:

Child and Family Services, which provides a program of study for those who wish to work in child/family-focused environments.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education, which leads to teacher certification.

Child and Family Services Concentration

The concentration in Child and Family Services requires a minimum of 63 hours in family and child related courses. A grade of "C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for this concentration:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
FACS 180	Foundations in Family and Consumer Sciences	3
FACS 191	Child Development	3
FACS 277	Development in Middle Childhood	3
FACS 292	Diversity in Early Childhood Programs	3
FACS 297	Family, Community and Early Childhood Program	3
FACS 311	Family Relations	3
FACS 312	Professional Ethics for Family Life	3
FACS 393	Role of Play in Child Development	3
FACS 395	Child and Family Stress	3
FACS 399	Implications of Research in Family and Child Studies	3
FACS 493	Family Life Education	3
FACS 494	Parenting Strategies	3
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence	3
FACS 496	Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children	3
FACS 497	Family Home Visiting	3
FACS 499	Family Policy Analysis	3
Select Child Development Pathway OR Family Development Pathway (All 15 hours must be from the same pathway.)		15
Child Development Pathway
FACS 193	Curriculum Development for Young Children
FACS 294	Screening and Assessment of Young Children
FACS 299	Administration of Early Childhood Programs
FACS 335	Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum
FACS 336	Preschool and Kindergarten Children Development and Curriculum
Family Development Pathway
FACS 310	Management of Family Resources
FACS 410	Internship
FACS 422	Adolescent Psychology
GERO 100	Introduction to the Aging Experience
PH 365	Human Sexuality
or SOCL 359	Sexuality and Society
Total Hours		63

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

The concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education requires a minimum of 54 hours in consumer and family sciences, and 28 hours in professional education for a total of 82 semester hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for this major:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
AGED 300	Youth Development for Agricultural Educators	3
FACS 180	Foundations in Family and Consumer Sciences	3
FACS 191	Child Development	3
FACS 310	Management of Family Resources	3
FACS 311	Family Relations	3
FACS 312	Professional Ethics for Family Life	3
FACS 381	Methods and Materials in Family and Consumer Sciences Education	3
FACS 422	Adolescent Psychology	3
FACS 481	Advanced Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences Education	3
FACS 493	Family Life Education	3
FACS 494	Parenting Strategies	3
HMD 151	Food Science	3
HMD 211	Human Nutrition	3
IDFM 100	Introduction to Housing and Interior Design	3
IDFM 120	Visual Design I	3
IDFM 131	Basic Apparel Construction	3
IDFM 223	Textiles	3
Select three hours of electives from the following:		3
HMD 152	Food Service Sanitation
HMD 251	Commercial Foods
HMD 171	Introduction to Hospitality Management
FACS 193	Curriculum Development for Young Children
FACS 393	Role of Play in Child Development
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence
IDFM 132	Perspectives of Dress
IDFM 431	Clothing and Human Behavior
PH 365	Human Sexuality
Total Hours		54

Professional Education Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
EDU 250	Discover Teaching: Introduction to Teacher Education	3
EDU 260	Classroom Assessment	3
EDU 350	Student Diversity and Differentiation	3
EDU 360	Behavior and Classroom Management in Education	3
EDU 489	Student Teaching Seminar	3
MGE 490	Student Teaching	5
PSY 310	Educational Psychology: Development and Learning	3
LTCY 497	Literacy Competencies for Middle and High School Classroom Teachers	0
SEC 490	Student Teaching	5
Total Hours		28

No minor is required. Students majoring in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education concentration are required to meet with their advisor before enrolling for the upcoming semester. All requirements for admission to professional education must be met to fulfill the Kentucky standards for the designated teaching certificate. Current information on teacher education and certification are available on the website for the Office of Professional Educator Services: http://www.wku.edu/educatorservices/.

Child and Family Services Concentration: Child Development Pathway

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
FACS 180	3	ENG 200	3
FACS 191	3	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
MATH 109	3	FACS 193	3
Major/Minor/Elective or World Language	3	Major/Minor/Elective or World Language	3
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 292	3	FACS 277	3
FACS 294	3	FACS 299	3
FACS 297	3	Colonnade - Explorations- Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab	3
Colonnade - Explorations- Arts & Humanities	3	Colonnade- Explorations- Social and Behavioral	3
Colonnade - Explorations- Natural & Physical Sciences w/ no lab	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 311	3	FACS 312	3
FACS 393	3	FACS 395	3
FACS 335	3	FACS 336	3
Colonnade- Connections - Local to Global	3	ENG 300	3
FACS 399	3	Colonnade- Connections- Systems	3
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 494	3	FACS 493	3
FACS 495	3	FACS 497	3
FACS 496	3	FACS 499	3
Colonnade- Connections- Social and Cultural	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Total Hours 120

Child and Family Services Concentration: Family Development Pathway

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
FACS 180	3	ENG 200	3
FACS 191	3	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
MATH 109	3	GERO 100	3
Colonnade - Social & Behavioral Sciences	3	Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 292	3	FACS 277	3
FACS 297	3	Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab	3
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences w/ no lab	3	Colonnade - Connections- Systems	3
Colonnade- Explorations- Arts and Humanities	3	Elective/World Language	3
Elective/World Language	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 311	3	FACS 310	3
FACS 393	3	FACS 312	3
ENG 300	3	FACS 395	3
FACS 399	3	PH 365 or SOCL 359	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
FACS 494	3	FACS 410	3
FACS 495	3	FACS 422	3
FACS 496	3	FACS 493	3
Colonnade- Connections- Local to Global	3	FACS 497	3
Colonnade - Connections- Social and Cultural	3	FACS 499	3
	15		15
Total Hours 120

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
IDFM 131	3	ENG 200	3
HIST 101 or HIST 102	3	MATH 109 or MATH 116	3
FACS 191	3	Colonnade- Explorations- Social and Behavioral	3
FACS 180	3	IDFM 120	3
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
IDFM 100	3	HMD 211 (Colonnade-Connections-Systems)	3
IDFM 223	3	EDU 260	3
EDU 250	3	FACS 311	3
Colonnade - Explorations- Arts & Humanities	3	FACS 312	3
Colonnade - Explorations- Natural & Physical Sciences w/ no lab	3	Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab	3
	15		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
EDU 350	3	AGED 300	3
ENG 300	3	EDU 360	3
FACS 310	3	FACS 381	3
HMD 151	3	FACS 422	3
Colonnade- Connections - Social & Cultural	3	FACS 493	3
		Elective	2
	15		17
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PSY 310	3	EDU 489	3
FACS 481	3	MGE 490	5
FACS 494	3	SEC 490	5
LTCY 497	0
Colonnade- Connections- Local to Global	3
Major Elective	3
	15		13
Total Hours 120

Environmental and Occupational Health Science, Bachelor of Science

Environmental and Occupational Health Science, Bachelor of Science (548P, 548)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The undergraduate degree program in environmental and occupational health science prepares the graduating student for entry level careers of environmental compliance and protection, occupational safety and health, environmental health and safety, and environmental science. Numerous jobs are available with government agencies, environmental consulting firms, industries, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Courses in the program are focused on basic sciences, environmental science, occupational safety and health, and environmental health. Requirements of the program develop the application of basic scientific principles to the solution of environmental and occupational problems that prepare students for diverse career opportunities.

Program Requirements (70 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

Required Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ENV 120	Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health	3
ENV 221	Safety and Health Standards, Codes, and Regulations	3
ENV 280	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
ENV 321	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene	3
ENV 323	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Laboratory	1
ENV 360	Air Pollution Control	3
ENV 365	Air Pollution Control Laboratory	1
ENV 380	Principles of Environmental Toxicology	3
ENV 410	Water Treatment Processes	3
ENV 411	Water Treatment Processes Laboratory	1
ENV 423	Safety Program Management	3
ENV 460	Environmental Management	3
ENV 474	Environmental Risk Assessment	3
ENV 480	Hazardous and Solid Waste Management	3
ENV 486	Senior Environmental Health Seminar	1
ENV 491	Internship in Environmental, Health, and Safety	3
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences	3
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
PH 385	Environmental Health	3
CHEM 107	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	3
CHEM 108	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory	1
BIOL 207	General Microbiology	3
BIOL 208	General Microbiology Laboratory	1
PHYS 231	Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I	3
PHYS 232	Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I	1
Select nine hours of advisor consent electives from the following list:		9
ENV 322	Physical Hazards Recognition and Control I
ENV 375	Introduction to Water Resources
ENV 475	Selected Topics in Env
ENV 485	Practical Experiences in Environmental and Occupational Health Science
ENV 495	Environmental Measurement
ENV 402	Worksite Health Promotion
PH 456	Independent Study in Health and Safety
MFGE 310	Safety in Industry
Total Hours		70

Additional Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
COMM 145	Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication	3
ECON 202	Principles of Economics (Micro)	3
BIOL 120 & BIOL 121	Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics and Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab	4
CHEM 105	Fundamentals of General Chemistry	3
CHEM 106	Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 116	Introduction to College Chemistry	3
MATH 116	College Algebra	3
MATH 117	Trigonometry	3
GEOL 111	The Earth	3
Total Hours		26

Some of these required courses also fulfill the Colonnade subject area requirements.

All courses listed above require a minimum grade of “C.”

Finish in Four Plan

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
COMM 145	3	ENG 100	3
MATH 116	3	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
ENV 280	3	ENV 120	3
CHEM 116	3	CHEM 105 & CHEM 106	4
GEOL 111	3	ECON 202	3
	15		16
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 200	3	Colonnade - Connections (Local to Global)	3
Colonnade - Connections (Systems)	3	World Language (if needed)	3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3	BIOL 207 & BIOL 208	4
MATH 117	3	Colonnade - Connections (Social & Cultural)	3
BIOL 120 & BIOL 121	4	CHEM 107 & CHEM 108	4
	16		14
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232	4	ENV Major Elective	3
ENG 300	3	ENV 321 & ENV 323	4
ENV 221	3	ENV 380	3
PH 383	3	PH 384	3
PH 385	3	ENV 322	3
	16		16
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENV 410 & ENV 411	4	ENV 474	3
ENV 423	3	ENV 360 & ENV 365	4
ENV 460	3	ENV 491	3
ENV 480	3	ENV Major Elective	3
		ENV 486	1
	13		14
Total Hours 120

Health Care Administration, Bachelor of Science

Health Care Administration, Bachelor of Science (559P, 559)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The undergraduate degree program in health care administration prepares the student for administrative positions in various types of health care facilities and agencies, such as acute care, long term care, group medical practices, managed care organizations, health insurance agencies, public health agencies, clinics, and health related organizations such as manufacturing, marketing and consulting.

Program Requirements (73 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
HCA 120	Health Literacy for Consumers	3
Select one of the following:		3
HCA 247	Contemporary Healthcare Issues
PH 447	Human Values and the Health Sciences
PHIL 322	Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 323	Social Ethics
MGT 305	Ethics and Critical Thinking
SWRK 433	Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Social Work
HCA 340	Health Care Organization and Management	3
HCA 342	Human Resources Management for Healthcare Managers	3
HCA 343	Quality Management for Healthcare	3
or HCA 353	Quality and Patient Safety in Long-Term Care
HCA 344	Health Systems Management	3
HCA 345	Long-Term Care Administration	3
HCA 346	Ambulatory Care Administration	3
or HCA 355	Nursing Facility Administration
HCA 347	International Comparisons of Health Care Systems	3
or PH 410	Global Perspectives on Population Health
ACCT 220	Principles of Financial Accounting	3
or HIM 252	Healthcare Payment Systems
HCA 383	Management Applications in Healthcare	1
HCA 440	Health Economics (or any 300 level or higher economics course)	3
Select one of the following:		3
HCA 441	Legal Aspects / Health Care
MGT 200	Legal Environment of Business
MGT 301	Business Law
HIM 225	Legal Issues in Health Information Management
HCA 442	Principles and Methods of Health Planning	3
HCA 445	Health Care Finance	3
HCA 446	Health Care Informatics	3
HCA 447	Information Systems Laboratory	1
HCA 448	Health Care Analysis and Evaluation	3
HCA 449	Internship in Health Care Administration	3
FIN 330	Principles of Finance	3
or HCA 401	Fundamentals of Health Care Financial Management
Select one of the following:		3
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
MATH 183	Introductory Statistics
SOCL 300	Social Statistics
AH/HIM 290	Medical Terminology	2
Select two 3-hour HCA electives with permission of advisor		6
Total Hours		67

Additional Courses

In addition to meeting the Colonnade requirements, students pursuing the health care administration curriculum must take the following:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ECON 202	Principles of Economics (Micro)	3
or ECON 203	Principles of Economics (Macro)
Select one of the following:		3-6
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology
PH 100 & PH 381	Personal & Public Health and Public and Community Health
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology
Total Hours		6-9

Some of these required courses fulfill Colonnade subject area requirements. Requirements for admission (reference number 559): 30 hours including the above courses with overall GPA of 2.5 or better. (ECON 202 or ECON 203 and one of the following options BIOL 131; PH 100 & PH 381; or PH 384).

All courses listed above require a minimum grade of “C” (both prerequisites and core courses).

Students will not be allowed to enroll in 400-level HCA classes until they are fully admitted into the HCA program.

Requirements for degree completion: 67 hours of program courses with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3	ENG 200	3
Colonnade - Quantitative Reasoning	3	COMM 145	3
Colonnade - Natural & Physical Science (Not Biology)	3	BIOL 131 or PH 100	3-4
HCA 120	3	PH 383, MATH 183, or SOCL 300	3
	15		15-16
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ECON 202 or ECON 203	3	AH 290 or HIM 290	2
ENG 300	3	ACCT 220 or HIM 252	3
PH 381 or PH 384 (only if PH 100 is taken)	3	World Language or General Elective	3
Connections - Social & Cultural	3	General Elective	3
General Elective or Natural & Physical Science (if BIOL 131 not taken)	3	Connections - Systems	3
	15		14
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
HCA 340	3	FIN 330 or HCA 401	3
HCA Elective	3	HCA 345	3
Connections - Local to Global	3	HCA 344	3
HCA 383	1	HCA 342	3
PH 447, HCA 247, PHIL 322, PHIL 323, MGT 305, or SWRK 433	3	HCA 446	3
		HCA 447	1
	13		16
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours	Summer	Hours
HCA 343 or HCA 353	3	HCA 445	3	HCA 449 - Internship in HCA	3
HCA 441, MGT 200, MGT 301, or HIM 225	3	HCA 347 or PH 410	3
HCA 346	3	HCA 442	3
HCA 440 (or upper-level ECON course)	3	HCA 448	3
HCA Elective	3	General Elective	2
	15		14		3
Total Hours 120-121

Health Information Management, Bachelor of Science

Health Information Management, Bachelor of Science (529P, 529)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The Health Information Management bachelor degree program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)*. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA)** certification examination for the designation of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

The major in health information management is designed to prepare the graduate HIM professional with skills and competencies in health data management, data analytics and informatics, information governance, privacy and security, compliance, clinical documentation improvement, revenue cycle management, medical coding, health information technology management and administrative and clinical work flow. Students will focus on operations management essential to ensuring an accurate and complete medical record and cost effective information processing.

A student's application to the baccalaureate degree program will be considered following:

Admission to WKU;
Earning grade of C or higher in introductory course, HIM 100: Health Data Content and Structure (or equivalent course or departmental exam) OR following successful completion of an associate degree in Health Information Management or Health Information Technology;
Submitting a criminal background check; and
Earning an overall GPA of 2.0.

Students are required to have professional liability insurance coverage prior to accessing health information and / or professional practice experience. Prior to participating in any professional practice experience (PPE) students are also required to provide a recent criminal background check, current immunization records and results of a current drug screen. At selected health care institutions, there may be additional certifications, training seminars, or other requirements that a student must meet in order to be eligible for training at the chosen facility. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all institutional requirements are met prior to participation in the PPE. Students may be responsible in part or in full for any costs incurred to meet such requirements. Policies, standards and requirements should be obtained directly from the program office or at http://www.wku.edu/healthinformationmanagement.

Program Requirements (61-64 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

This program requires a minimum of 120 hours and includes 61-64 hours for the HIM major; Colonnade courses must be completed in consultation with advisor and HIM courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Courses for transfer students and graduates from HIM and HIT programs will be accepted as substitutions for equivalent HIM courses. Departmental examinations are available for the following courses: HIM 100, HIM 230, HIM 250, HIM 251, HIM 252, AH 290/HIM 290, HIM 291, and HIM 292.

Students not achieving a satisfactory score (70% or above) on the department examination(s) must complete the corresponding course(s). National specialty certifications and / or training may be considered as evidence of mastery of course content in specific courses.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
HIM 100	Health Data Content and Structure	4
HIM 225	Legal Issues in Health Information Management	2
HIM 230	Computer Systems and Applications in Health Information Management	3
HIM 252	Healthcare Payment Systems	3
AH/HIM 290	Medical Terminology	2
HIM 291	Advanced Medical Terminolgy	2
HIM 292	Pharmacology and Laboratory Diagnostics	2
HIM 330	Electronic Health Record Systems	3
HIM 350	Health Informatics Research	3
HIM 353	Management of Clinical Classification Systems	3
HIM 421	Health Information Leadership and Management	3
HIM 422	Clinical Evaluation and Outcomes	3
HIM 430	Health Data Management and Analytics	3
HIM 450	Application & Analysis of HIM Theory	3
HIM 495	Capstone Professional Practice Experience	3-6
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences	3
or MATH 183	Introductory Statistics
or SOCL 300	Social Statistics
BDAN 305	Data Modeling and Analysis	3
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
BDAN 250	Introduction to Analytics	3
Select 6 credit hours of the following:		6
BDAN 310	Business Data Analytics
BDAN 320	Web Analytics
BDAN 330	Structured Data Analysis
BDAN 350	Data Management
BDAN 410	DSS Analysis and Design
BDAN 420	Predictive Modeling
BDAN 430	Data Visualization
BDAN 440	Special Topics - Analytics & Information Systems
DATA 301	Big Data with its Applications
CIS 320	Personal Technologies with Artificial Intelligence
CIS 321	Emerging Technologies with Artificial Intelligence
Total Hours		61-64

*CAHIIM
233 North Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5800
info@CAHIIM.org
https:// www.cahiim.org

**AHIMA
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, IL 60601-5800
(312) 233-1100
https://www. ahima.org

Finish in Four Plan

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
HIM 100	4	ENG 200	3
HIM 290 or AH 290	2	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
Colonnade - Quantitative Reasoning	3	HIM 291	2
General Elective	3	BIOL 131	4
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
HIM 225	2	HIM 230	3
HIM 292	2	HIM 252	3
Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3	Colonnade - Natural & Physical Science	3
BDAN 305	3	PH 383, MATH 183, or SOCL 300	3
Colonnade - Social & Behavioral	3	General Elective	3
	13		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
HIM 330	3	HIM 421	3
HIM 353	3	HIM 422	3
HIM 350	3	General Elective	3
BDAN 250	3	Restricted Elective (BDAN 310, BDAN 320, BDAN 330, BDAN 350, BDAN 410, BDAN 420, BDAN 430, BDAN 440, CIS 320, CIS 321, DATA 301)	3
Connections - Systems	3	ENG 300	3
		Connections - Local to Global	3
	15		18
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
HIM 430	3	HIM 495	3-6
HIM 450	3	General Elective	3
Connections - Social & Cultural	3	General Elective	3
General Elective	3	General Elective	3
Restricted Elective (BDAN 310, BDAN 320, BDAN 330, BDAN 350, BDAN 410, BDAN 420, BDAN 430, BDAN 440, CIS 320, CIS 321, DATA 301)	3	General Elective	3
	15		15-18
Total Hours 121-124

Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science

Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (564)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The major in Health Sciences, requires 58-68 health sciences credit hours, including a required concentration ranging from 21-27 hours. The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a health and human services related career. The program is an interdisciplinary program with three primary purposes:

Allowing students with a general interest in Health Sciences to pursue a B.S. while obtaining a concentration in a specific area of Health and Human Services.
Permitting students to prepare for post-graduate or professional health sciences programs.
Providing an option for students with a health-related associate degree or appropriate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in a focused health area who wish to continue their education.

Concentrations

Health Sciences Allied Health (AHAH)
Preparatory Health Science (APHS)
Health Services, Leadership & Management (ASLM)

Students pursuing the major are required to select one of the following concentrations: Preparatory Health Sciences, Health Services Leadership and Management, or Health Sciences Allied Health building on an Associate Degree or appropriate Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) in a focused health field (approved by the health science advisor). Students who transfer to WKU with an applied associate degree (e.g., Associate of Applied Science) from a health-related program and students with an appropriate MOS with American Council of Education (ACE) approved military credit receive a 12-hour waiver from the overall upper-level course requirement for the health science major; these students will need 23 hours in the major upper-division hour requirement.

Students must earn a “C” or better in each course in the major. Additionally, in accordance with university policy, an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better must be attained upon completion of required curriculum.

Program Requirements (58-68 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

Health Sciences Core

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
HMD 211	Human Nutrition	3
PSY/PSYS 100	Introduction to Psychology	3
or PSY/PSYS 220	Introduction to Lifespan Developmental Psychology
or PSY/PSYS 440	Abnormal Psychology
Select one of the following:		3-4
BIOL 113	General Biology
BIOL 120 & BIOL 121	Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics and Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology
Select one of the following:		3-4
CHEM 105 & CHEM 106	Fundamentals of General Chemistry and Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 109	Chemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 116	Introduction to College Chemistry
PHYS course
AH/HIM 290	Medical Terminology	2
Select one of the following:		3
PE 310	Kinesiology
PE 311	Exercise Physiology
PE 313	Motor Development
PH 390	Wellness and Fitness Assessment
NURS 335	Health Assessment
MKT 220	Basic Marketing Concepts
MKT 321	Consumer Behavior
MKT 323	Services Marketing
PR 255	Fundamentals of Public Relations
PH 381	Public and Community Health	3
Select one of the following:		3
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
SOCL 300	Social Statistics
BIOL 382	Introductory Biostatistics
STAT 301	Introductory Probability and Applied Statistics
PSY/PSYS 313	Statistics in Psychology
MATH 183	Introductory Statistics
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
Select one of the following:		3
PH 447	Human Values and the Health Sciences
FACS 312	Professional Ethics for Family Life
PHIL 322	Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 323	Social Ethics
MGT 305	Ethics and Critical Thinking
SWRK 433	Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Social Work
LEAD 330	Leadership Ethics and Decision-Making
HCA 340	Health Care Organization and Management	3
Select one of the following:		3-4
HCA 446 & HCA 447	Health Care Informatics and Information Systems Laboratory
BDAN 305	Data Modeling and Analysis
CIS 321	Emerging Technologies with Artificial Intelligence
HIM 330	Electronic Health Record Systems
Select one of the following:		2-3
HCA 441	Legal Aspects / Health Care
HIM 225	Legal Issues in Health Information Management
MGT 200	Legal Environment of Business
MGT 301	Business Law
Total Hours		37-41

One of the below-mentioned concentrations is required:

Preparatory Health Sciences Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Select 24-27 hours of the following courses:		24-27
Biology:
BIOL 120 & BIOL 121	Biological Concepts: Cells Metabolism and Genetics and Biological Concepts: Cells, Metabolism, and Genetics Lab ¹
BIOL 122 & BIOL 123	Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology and Biological Concepts: Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology Lab
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology ¹
BIOL 207 & BIOL 208	General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory
BIOL 224 & BIOL 225	Animal Biology and Diversity and Animal Biology and Diversity Lab ¹
BIOL 231	Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry:
CHEM 107 & CHEM 108	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry and Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 116	Introduction to College Chemistry ¹
CHEM 120 & CHEM 121	College Chemistry I and College Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 222 & CHEM 223	College Chemistry II and College Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 304	Biochemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 340 & CHEM 341	Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 342 & CHEM 343	Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Health Information Management:
HIM 291	Advanced Medical Terminolgy
HIM 292	Pharmacology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Hospitality Management and Dietetics:
HMD 360	Advanced Nutrition
HMD 361	Life Stage Nutrition
Math:
MATH 117	Trigonometry
MATH 136	Calculus I
Nursing:
NURS 324	Pathophysiology for Nursing
NURS 337	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
NURS 343	Mental Health Nursing
NURS 415	Complementary Health Care
Psychological Sciences:
PSYS 160	Introduction to Biopsychology
Public Health:
PH 365	Human Sexuality
PH 464	Women’s Health
PH 468	Sexuality Education
Physics:
PHYS 201	College Physics I ¹
PHYS 231 & PHYS 232	Introduction to Physics and Biophysics I and Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics I ¹
PHYS 233 & PHYS 332	Laboratory for Physics and Biophysics II and Introduction to Physics and Biophysics II ¹
PHYS 255 & PHYS 256	University Physics I and University Physics I Lab ¹
Total Hours		24-27

¹: Unduplicated.

Health Services Leadership & Management Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Select 24-27 hours from the following:		24-27
Counselor Education:
CNS 110	Human Relations
CNS 432	Helping Skills
Communication:
COMM 348	Interpersonal Communication
Exercise Science:
EXS 455	Exercise and Aging
Family and Consumer Sciences:
FACS 310	Management of Family Resources
FACS 311	Family Relations
FACS 395	Child and Family Stress
FACS 491	Seminar in Family Economics
FACS 497	Family Home Visiting
Finance:
FIN 161	Personal Finance
Gerontology:
GERO 100	Introduction to the Aging Experience
GERO 461	Person-Centered Dementia Management
Health Care Administration:
HCA 345	Long-Term Care Administration
HCA 347	International Comparisons of Health Care Systems
HCA 353	Quality and Patient Safety in Long-Term Care
HCA 446 & HCA 447	Health Care Informatics and Information Systems Laboratory
Health Information Management:
HIM 100	Health Data Content and Structure
HIM 252	Healthcare Payment Systems
HIM 291	Advanced Medical Terminolgy
HIM 292	Pharmacology and Laboratory Diagnostics
Hospitality Management and Dietetics:
HMD 360	Advanced Nutrition
HMD 367	Nutrition in Aging
HMD 368	Dietary and Herbal Supplements
Interdisciplinary Studies:
IDST 369	Career Related Field Experience
IDST 390	Applications of Interdisciplinary Studies
IDST 395	Investigative Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership:
LEAD 200	Introduction to Leadership Studies
LEAD 300	Leadership Theory and Application
LEAD 325	Leading Change
LEAD 330	Leadership Ethics and Decision-Making ¹
Management:
MGT 200	Legal Environment of Business ¹
MGT 301	Business Law ¹
MGT 305	Ethics and Critical Thinking ¹
MGT 333	Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Public Health:
PH 100	Personal & Public Health
PH 165	Drug Abuse
PH 261	Foundations of Public Health Education
PH 365	Human Sexuality
PH 410	Global Perspectives on Population Health
PH 443	Health and Aging
PH 444	Death, Dying and Bereavement
PH 464	Women’s Health
PH 467	Drug Abuse Education
PH 468	Sexuality Education
Psychological Sciences:
PSYS 333	Cognitive Psychology
PSYS 423	Psychology of Adult Life and Aging
PSY/PSYS 440	Abnormal Psychology
Sociology:
SOCL 342	Aging in Society
SOCL 440	Sociology of Health and Illness
Special Education:
SPED 200	The Culture of Disability
Social Work:
SWRK 101	Foundations of Human Services
SWRK 300	Diversity and Social Welfare
SWRK 330	Human Behavior in the Social Environment
SWRK 326	Services for the Older American
SWRK 357	Case Management
SWRK 375	Social Work Practice I
SWRK 437	Military Social Work
Other courses with advisor approval
Total Hours		24-27

¹: Unduplicated.

Health Sciences Allied Health Concentration– (Health Related A.S. / A.A. / A.A.S. or MOS to Health Sciences Allied Health B.S. Concentration)

An associate degree in a focused health area or an appropriate military occupational specialty (MOS) in a focused health area with American Council of Education (ACE) approved military credit may fulfill the concentration requirement with the approval of a Health Sciences academic advisor. Students with a completed A.A. or A.S. degree from a KCTCS college will be considered to have completed the WKU Colonnade general education requirements. Twenty-one credit hours is required within the concentration.

In addition to completing the Health Sciences core, students need to fulfill all other appropriate major and degree requirements.

Health Sciences Preparatory Concentration

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
HIM 290 or AH 290	2	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
PSY 220, PSYS 220, PSY 100, or PSYS 100	3	Colonnade: Arts & Humanities	3
MATH 116	3	Major/Minor/Elective OR World Language (if needed)	3
BIOL 120 & BIOL 121	4	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 200	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
HMD 211	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
CHEM 109 or CHEM 116	3-4	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Colonnade: Connections (Social & Cultural)	3	ENG 300	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	PH 383, SOCL 300, BIOL 382, STAT 301, PSY 313, PSYS 313, or MATH 183	3
	15-16		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PE 310, PE 311, PE 313, PH 390, NURS 335, MKT 220, MKT 323, or PR 255	3	HCA 441, MGT 200, MGT 301, or HIM 225	2-3
PH 381	3	HCA 340	3
PH 384	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Colonnade: Connections (Local to Global)	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		14-15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PH 447, HCA 247, PHIL 322, MGT 305, or SWRK 433	3	HCA 446 & HCA 447 , BDAN 305, or CIS 321	3-4
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15-16
Total Hours 119-122

Health Sciences Allied Health Concentration

The Health Sciences Allied Health concentration is designed for students who have earned an associate degree in a focused health area or an appropriate military occupational specialty (MOS) in a focused health area with American Council of Education (ACE) approved military credit. In addition to completing the Health Sciences core, students need to fulfill all other appropriate major and degree requirements. Students should consult with an advisor in planning their four-year degree program.

While working on the Health related Associate degree at KCTCS or WKU, students are encouraged to complete the following courses as a foundation for the Health Sciences major. KCTCS Courses: i) NFS 101; ii. (PSY 110 or PSY 223); iii. (MATH 146 or 150 or higher); iv. (CHE 130 or 140 or PHY ***); v. (AHS 115 or CLA 131); and vi. (BIO 112/1121/1122/1123/1124, or BIO 114/115, or BIO 150/151, or BIO 135 or 137 or 139). Corresponding WKU Courses, if not completed at KCTCS: i. HMD 211; ii. (PSY 100 or PSYS 100); iii. (MATH 109 or MATH 116 or higher); iv. (CHEM 105/CHEM 106, or CHEM 109, or CHEM 116, or PHYS ***); v. (HIM 290 or AH 290); and (BIOL 113 or BIOL 120/BIOL 121 or BIOL 131). WKU Associate Degree seeking students are also encouraged to complete ENG 100 (FW-1) and Arts & Humanities (E-AH) in the first two years.

Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PE 310, PE 311, PE 313, or PH 390	3	PH 383, SOCL 300, BIOL 382, STAT 301, PSY 313, PSYS 313, or MATH 183	3
PH 381	3	HCA 340	3
Upper Level Elective/Major/Minor	9	Upper Level Elective/Major/Minor	9
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
HCA 441, MGT 200, MGT 301, or HIM 225	2-3	HCA 446 & HCA 447 , BDAN 305, or CIS 321	3-4
PH 384	3	PH 447, HCA 247, PHIL 322, PHIL 323, MGT 305, or SWRK 433	3
Upper Level Elective/Major/Minor	9	Upper Level Elective/Major/Minor	9
	14-15		15-16
Total Hours 59-61

Health Services Leadership and Management Concentration

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	COMM 145	3
HIM 290 or AH 290	2	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
PSY 220, PSYS 220, PSY 100, or PSYS 100	3	Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3
MATH 116	3	Major/Minor/Elective or World Language (if needed)	3
BIOL 113	3	Major/Minor/Elective	3
BIOL 114	1
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 200	3	Major/Minor/Elective	9
HMD 211	3	ENG 300	3
CHEM 105	3	PH 383, SOCL 300, BIOL 382, STAT 301, PSY 313, PSYS 313, or MATH 183	3
CHEM 106	1
Connections - Social & Cultural	3
Major/Minor/Elective	3
	16		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PE 310, PE 313, PH 390, MKT 220, MKT 321, MKT 323, or PR 255	3	HCA 441, MGT 200, MGT 301, or HIM 225	2-3
PH 381	3	HCA 340	3
PH 384	3	Major/Minor/Elective	9
Major/Minor/Elective	3
Connections - Local to Global	3
	15		14-15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PH 447, HCA 247, PHIL 322, PHIL 323, MGT 305, or SWRK 433	3	HCA 446 & HCA 447 , BDAN 305, or CIS 321	3-4
Major/Minor/Elective	12	Major/Minor/Elective	12
	15		15-16
Total Hours 120-122

Public Health, Bachelor of Science

Public Health, Bachelor of Science (521P, 521)

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Graduates are prepared to use their skills in a variety of government agencies, hospitals and other facilities of the health care system, community mental health agencies, employee health programs in business and industry, student health services on college campuses, and many non-profit health agencies and communities. Many students choose to pursue advanced degrees in public health, and this is strongly encouraged.

Program Requirements (70 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

The program in public health consists of a core of 30 credit hours of coursework, 28 credit hours of other required courses, and 12 hours of electives for a total of 70 hours in the major.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
PH 261	Foundations of Public Health Education	3
PH 381	Public and Community Health	3
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
PH 385	Environmental Health	3
PH 410	Global Perspectives on Population Health	3
PH 412	Health Disparities and Health Equity	3
PH 484	Community Organization for Health Education	3
PH 485	Fundamentals of Public Health Planning	3
PH 488	Public Health Senior Seminar	3
PH 490	Internship	3
Total Hours		30

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Additional Required Courses
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 207 & BIOL 208	General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory	4
CHEM 109	Chemistry for the Health Sciences	4
MATH 109	General Mathematics	3
or MATH 115	Applied College Algebra
or higher level math course
PH 100	Personal & Public Health	3
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences	3
SFTY 171	Safety and First Aid	1
COMM 145	Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication	3
Select one of the following courses:		3
PSY/PSYS 100	Introduction to Psychology
PSY/PSYS 220	Introduction to Lifespan Developmental Psychology
SOCL 100	Introductory Sociology
Total Hours		28

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Electives
Select 12 hours of the following courses: ¹		12
BIOL 315	Ecology
CHEM 330	Quantitative Analysis
ENV 280	Introduction to Environmental Science
ENV 321	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
ENV 323	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Laboratory
ENV 360	Air Pollution Control
ENV 365	Air Pollution Control Laboratory
ENV 375	Introduction to Water Resources
ENV 380	Principles of Environmental Toxicology
ENV 410	Water Treatment Processes
ENV 411	Water Treatment Processes Laboratory
ENV 430	Radiological Health
ENV 460	Environmental Management
ENV 474	Environmental Risk Assessment
ENV 480	Hazardous and Solid Waste Management
ENV 490	Food Safety
GEOG 310	Global Hydrology
AH/HIM 290	Medical Terminology
SFTY 270	General Safety
HMD 211	Human Nutrition
HCA 340	Health Care Organization and Management
HCA 347	International Comparisons of Health Care Systems
HCA 459	Global Health Service-Learning Practicum
LEAD 200	Introduction to Leadership Studies
LEAD 300	Leadership Theory and Application
LEAD 325	Leading Change
LEAD 330	Leadership Ethics and Decision-Making
PH 365	Human Sexuality
PH 382	Peer Health Education
PH 390	Wellness and Fitness Assessment
ENV 402	Worksite Health Promotion
PH 443	Health and Aging
PH 444	Death, Dying and Bereavement
PH 447	Human Values and the Health Sciences
PH 456	Independent Study in Health and Safety
PH 464	Women’s Health
PH 467	Drug Abuse Education
PH 468	Sexuality Education
PH 483	Administration of Public Health Programs
PS 338	Government and Ethics
SOCL 250	Systems of Social Inequality
SOCL 260	Race and Ethnic Relations
SOCL 360	The Community in Rural and Urban Settings
SOCL 362	Social Institutions: Race, Class, and Gender
SOCL 375	Diversity in American Society
SOCL 376	Sociology of Globalization
STAT 330	Introduction to Statistical Software
SWRK 101	Foundations of Human Services
Total Hours		12

¹: Six of these hours must be upper division.

Requirements for Admission to Public Health (reference number 521)

30 hours including the following courses with an overall GPA of 2.3 or better:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
CHEM 109	Chemistry for the Health Sciences	4
COMM 145	Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication	3
PH 100	Personal & Public Health	3
Select one of the following:		3
PSY/PSYS 100	Introduction to Psychology
PSY/PSYS 220	Introduction to Lifespan Developmental Psychology
SOCL 100	Introductory Sociology
Select 13 additional hours		13
Total Hours		30

Finish in Four Plan

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PH 100	3	PSY 100, PSYS 100, PSY 220, PSYS 220, or SOCL 100	3
PH 261	3	COMM 145	3
ENG 100	3	MATH 109 or MATH 115	3
BIOL 131	4	CHEM 109	4
Colonnade: Arts & Humanities	3	ENG 200	3
	16		16
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PH 381	3	PH 383	3
BIOL 207 & BIOL 208	4	Connections - Local to Global	3
HIST 101 or HIST 102	3	SFTY 171	1
Connections - Social and Cultural	3	General Elective (CIS 141 suggested)	3
World Language or General Elective	3	PH Elective (See advisor)	3
		Elective	3
	16		16
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 300	3	PH 384	3
PH 410	3	PH 484	3
PH 385	3	PH Elective (see advisor)	3
PH Elective (see advisor)	3	Elective	3
Elective	3	Elective	3
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
PH 412	3	PH 490	3
PH 485	3	PH 488	3
PH Elective	3	PH Elective (see advisor)	3
Connections - Systems	3	Elective	3
Elective	2
	14		12
Total Hours 120

Social Work, Bachelor of Science

Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work (594P, 594)

Undergraduate
BSW
Health and Human Services
Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). During the four semesters required for completion of the social work major, students acquire knowledge, skills, and values that demonstrate competency in generalist social work practice. The major includes a 400-hour Field practicum or internship at a social service agency where students apply classroom learning under the supervision of a professional social worker. As a bachelor level social worker, graduates may work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and/or the entire community with a primary focus on coordinating services in a variety of settings with multiple populations. For this reason, graduates must be flexible enough to work with people of various ages, backgrounds and cultures. With a BSW students are eligible to apply to any CSWE-Accredited Advanced Standing (accelerated) Master of Social Work program in the U.S. (Application requirements vary by program.)

The Social Work major consists of 54 semester hours, 42 core hours in social work and 12 hours in supportive courses. It is not necessary to have a minor for graduation.

Consistent with the program’s emphasis on a liberal arts foundation, during the freshman and sophomore years, students will take courses in English, political science, economics, math, biology, sociology, psychology, and also public speaking and history. These courses will also fulfill several of the Colonnade requirements. A list of the required liberal arts and sciences courses that must be taken as prerequisites for applying to the social work major is available on the departmental webpage or can be obtained from the department.

A student receiving a “D” or lower in any course used for the social work major will be required to repeat the course. If it is a core social work course, then the course must be repeated before proceeding to the next course in the sequence.

Admission Requirements

The academic advisor reviews the student’s academic status. If necessary, students are advised to fulfill prerequisites for admission to the program. Upon completion of prerequisite courses, including SWRK 101 (with a minimum grade of "C"), students must complete an application process for formal admission to the social work program. The BSW Admissions and Retention Committee reviews each application. Students must have attained a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and sophomore status at the time of application in order to be admitted. Guidelines for admission and retention are stated in the BSW Student Handbook, which is available in the departmental office or on www.wku.edu/socialwork. The following 15 hours are required for admission:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
SWRK 101	Foundations of Human Services	3
ENG 100	Introduction to College Writing	3
PSY/PSYS 100	Introduction to Psychology	3
or PSY/PSYS 220	Introduction to Lifespan Developmental Psychology
SOCL 100	Introductory Sociology	3
or AGRI 108	Rural Sociology
DEI Course ¹		3
Total Hours		15

Additional Required Courses for Social Work Major

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
It is recommended to take these courses prior to admission.
PS 110	American National Government	3
ECON 150	Introduction to Economics	3
or ECON 202	Principles of Economics (Micro)
or ECON 203	Principles of Economics (Macro)
Select one of the following statistics courses:
SWRK 344	Social Work Statistics and Data Analysis	3
or MATH 183	Introductory Statistics
or SOCL 300	Social Statistics
or PSY 313	Statistics in Psychology
or PSYS 313	Statistics in Psychology
or PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
Total Hours		9

Program Requirements (54 hours)

A baccalaureate degree requires a minimum of 120 unduplicated semester hours. More information can be found at www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Students who began WKU in the Fall 2014 and thereafter should review the Colonnade requirements located at: https://www.wku.edu/colonnade/colonnaderequirements.php .

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
SWRK 101	Foundations of Human Services	3
SWRK 301	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Human Services	3
SWRK 330	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
SWRK 345	Social Work Research Methods	3
SWRK 357	Case Management	3
SWRK 375	Social Work Practice I	3
SWRK 378	Social Work Practice II	3
SWRK 379	Introduction to Social Work Communication Skills	3
SWRK 381	Social Work Practice III	3
SWRK 395	Social Welfare Policy and Issues	3
SWRK 480	Social Work Field Practicum I	3
SWRK 481	Social Work Field Seminar I	3
SWRK 482	Social Work Field Practicum II	3
SWRK 483	Social Work Field Seminar II	3
Electives ²		12
Select two SWRK electives from:
SWRK 2XX
SWRK 3XX
SWRK 4XX
Select six hours in consultation with advisor and must be unduplicated. ³
Total Hours		54

¹: Approved DEI courses are AFAM 190, AFAM/HIST 329, AFAM/HIST 343, AFAM/FLK/ANTH 350, AFAM/FLK 377, ANTH 120, ANTH/FLK 342, ANTH 343, ANTH 360, ASL 302, COMM 365, CRIM 361, CRIM 446, CSJ 200, EDU/SUS 276, ENG/MUS 324, FLK 276, FLK 280, FLK 330, GERO 100, GWS 200, HIST/PS/GEOG/SPAN 200, HIST 302, HIST 309, HIST 310, HIST 325, HIST 332, HIST 353, HIST 354, HIST 358, HIST 359, HIST 364, HIST 365, HIST 380, HIST 390, HIST 420, HIST 430, HIST 462, HON 251, PH 412, PHIL/RELS 202, PHIL 212, PS 373, PS 377, PSYS 353, RELS 331, SOCL 240, SOCL 260, SOCL 362, SOCL 375, SPS 400, SWRK 300
²: Approved by the advisor. Six hours of the electives must be in social work. Must be unduplicated.
³: Advisor consent electives are AFAM 190, ACCT 420, CD 489, COMM 345, COMM 349, COMM 362, CNS 110, CNS 432, CRIM 101, CSJ 200, EDU 276, ENG 301, ENG 306, ENG 307, FACS 3**, 4**, FIN 161, FLK 280, FLK 3**, FLK 4**, GERO 100, GEOG 350, GEOG 352, GEOG 480, HCA 340, HIST 320, HIST 321, HIST 364, HMD 211, LEAD 200, LEAD 3**, LEAD 4**, MGT 210, MGT 311,MGT 333, PH 165, PH 3**, PH 4**, PHIL 315, PHIL 320,PHIL 322, PHIL 330, PHIL 350, PHIL 401, PHIL 426, PSY 3**, PSY 4**, REC 220, REC 302, RELS 305, RELS 320, SOCL 309, SOCL 3**, SOCL 4**, SWRK 300, SWRK 305, SWRK 324, SWRK 326, SWRK 356, SWRK 433, SWRK 436, SWRK 437, SWRK 438, SWRK 450, SWRK 451, GWS 200, and GWS 400.

Finish in Four Plan

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
SWRK 101	3	ENG 100	3
HIST 101 or HIST 102	3	PS 110	3
COMM 145	3	Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences or World Language (if needed)	3-4
SOCL 100 or AGRI 108	3	Colonnade - Arts & Humanities	3
PSY 100, PSYS 100, PSY 220, or PSYS 220	3	Minor/Elective	3
	15		15-16
Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ECON 150, ECON 202, or ECON 203	3	Colonnade - Natural & Physical Sciences (not Biology)	3
SWRK 344, MATH 183, SOCL 300, PSY 313, PSYS 313, or PH 383	3	Connections - Social & Cultural (Major Advisor Consent Elective #1)^*	3
ENG 200	3	DEI course	3
Major Social Work Elective #1	3	Minor/Elective	3
Minor/Elective	3	Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
SWRK 301	3	SWRK 357	3
SWRK 330 (recommended for Connections - Systems)	3	SWRK 378	3
SWRK 375	3	SWRK 379	3
Connections - Local to Global (Major Advisor Consent Elective #2)^*	3	ENG 300	3
Minor/Elective	3	Minor/Elective	3
	15		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
SWRK 345	3	SWRK 395	3
SWRK 381	3	SWRK 482	3
SWRK 480	3	SWRK 483	3
SWRK 481	3	Major Social Work Elective #2	3
Elective	3	Elective	3
	15		15
Total Hours 120-121

*: Confirm with advisor.

MINORS & CERTIFICATES

Minors

Child Studies, Minor

Child Studies, Minor (336)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Applied Human Sciences

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (21 hours)

The minor in child studies requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for the minor:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
FACS 191	Child Development	3
FACS 292	Diversity in Early Childhood Programs	3
or FACS 297	Family, Community and Early Childhood Program
FACS 395	Child and Family Stress	3
FACS 494	Parenting Strategies	3
Select 9 hours of approved electives of the following courses in consultation with departmental advisor:		9
FACS 292	Diversity in Early Childhood Programs
or FACS 297	Family, Community and Early Childhood Program
FACS 180	Foundations in Family and Consumer Sciences
FACS 311	Family Relations
FACS 391	Risk and Resilience
FACS 393	Role of Play in Child Development
FACS 422	Adolescent Psychology
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence
FACS 496	Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children
FACS 497	Family Home Visiting
FACS 499	Family Policy Analysis
Total Hours		21

Students majoring in the child studies concentration may not minor in child studies.

Family Studies, Minor

Family Studies, Minor (338)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Applied Human Sciences

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (21 hours)

The minor in family studies requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following courses required for this minor:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
FACS 191	Child Development	3
FACS 310	Management of Family Resources	3
FACS 311	Family Relations	3
FACS 494	Parenting Strategies	3
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence	3
Restricted Electives ¹		6
FACS 312	Professional Ethics for Family Life
FACS 391	Risk and Resilience
FACS 395	Child and Family Stress
FACS 422	Adolescent Psychology
FACS 497	Family Home Visiting
FACS 499	Family Policy Analysis
Total Hours		21

¹: Chosen in consultation with departmental advisor.

Students majoring in the family studies concentration may not minor in family studies.

Health Care Administration, Minor

Health Care Administration, Minor (386)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (23 hours)

The minor in health care administration requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor is compatible with various majors such as business, social and behavioral sciences, allied health, nursing, communication, journalism, public health, and etc.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
HCA 340	Health Care Organization and Management	3
HCA 344	Health Systems Management	3
HCA 440	Health Economics	3
HCA 441	Legal Aspects / Health Care	3
HCA 442	Principles and Methods of Health Planning	3
AH 290	Medical Terminology	2
HCA 345	Long-Term Care Administration	3
or HCA 346	Ambulatory Care Administration
PH 447	Human Values and the Health Sciences	3
Total Hours		23

In addition, students must complete MGT 210 and ECON 202, as prerequisites to the above required courses. All courses in the minor (including MGT 210 and ECON 202) must be completed with a minimum grade of “C." Students pursuing this minor must have approval from a health care administration advisor.

Health Education, Minor

Health Education, Minor (389)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (23 hours)

The minor in health education requires a minimum of 23 semester hours. This minor provides a basic foundation for students desiring preparation in health promotion and disease prevention. The minor in health education may be used in combination with many majors to enhance student’s career opportunities and as preparation for graduate study in a variety of health disciplines. Completion of the minor along with a teaching certifiable major leads to certification in health education.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 131	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
SFTY 171	Safety and First Aid	1
PH 261	Foundations of Public Health Education	3
PH 365	Human Sexuality	3
PH 381	Public and Community Health	3
PH 461	Comprehensive School Health Program	3
PH 467	Drug Abuse Education	3
Select one of the following (with approval of the academic advisor):		3
PH 385	Environmental Health
PH 456	Independent Study in Health and Safety
PH 463	Consumer Health
PH 465	Health and Safety in the Elementary School
HMD 211	Human Nutrition
Total Hours		23

Students utilizing the minor in health education for teacher certification must complete SEC 483, Teaching Health, and LTCY 497 as required support courses. All courses in the minor must be completed with a minimum grade of “C."

Social Work, Minor

Social Work, Minor (459)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Social Work

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (21 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
SWRK 101	Foundations of Human Services	3
SWRK 300	Diversity and Social Welfare	3
or SWRK 395	Social Welfare Policy and Issues
SWRK 301	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Human Services	3
SWRK 330	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
SWRK 357	Case Management	3
Select two social work electives in consultation with social work advisor ¹		6
SWRK 2XX
SWRK 3XX
SWRK 4XX
May choose one of these:
SWRK 344	Social Work Statistics and Data Analysis
MATH 183	Introductory Statistics
SOCL 300	Social Statistics
PSY/PSYS 313	Statistics in Psychology
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences
Total Hours		21

¹: The SWRK electives may not include SWRK 375, 378, 379, 381, 480, 481, 482, 483. Must be unduplicated.

Only the major prepares the student for beginning professional social work practice. Social work practice courses and the social work practicum are not available to minors.

Undergraduate Certificates

Early Childhood Education Director, Certificate

Early Childhood Education Director Certificate (1739)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Applied Human Sciences

Overview
Program Requirements

The Early Childhood Education Director Certificate prepares students to direct a child care center. Upon completion, students will be eligible to receive the Kentucky Early Childhood Director credential.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

A grade of "C" or above must be earned in the following courses required for this certificate:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
FACS 191	Child Development	3
FACS 193	Curriculum Development for Young Children	3
FACS 335	Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum	3
or FACS 336	Preschool and Kindergarten Children Development and Curriculum
FACS 299	Administration of Early Childhood Programs	3
Total Hours		12

Environmental Health, Certificate (1743)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

This 21 credit hour certificate program will equip graduates with public health protection skills for program design, implementation and the evaluation of policies and practices to assist in preventing or deducting environmental hazards on individuals and communities.

Program Requirements (21 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
PH 280	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
or ENV 280	Introduction to Environmental Science
PH 385	Environmental Health	3
ENV 360	Air Pollution Control	3
ENV 380	Principles of Environmental Toxicology	3
ENV 410	Water Treatment Processes	3
ENV 460	Environmental Management	3
ENV 480	Hazardous and Solid Waste Management	3
Total Hours		21

Some required courses may have pre-requisites that help fulfill Colonnade requirements. These prerequisites include CHEM 105/CHEM 106, CHEM 107/CHEM 108 and MATH 118 or higher.

Family Home Visiting, Certificate

Family Home Visiting, Certificate (1701)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Applied Human Sciences

Overview
Program Requirements

The Family Home Visiting certificate will prepare students to provide home visiting services. Potential clients include those needing parenting skills, those at risk for abusing and neglecting their children, and/or those who need other support services.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following FACS support courses required for this certificate:

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
FACS 395	Child and Family Stress	3
FACS 494	Parenting Strategies	3
FACS 497	Family Home Visiting	3
Select three hours of electives chosen in consultation with departmental advisor. Below are some commonly used electives.		3
FACS 311	Family Relations
FACS 391	Risk and Resilience
FACS 393	Role of Play in Child Development
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence
FACS 496	Addressing Challenging Behavior in Young Children
SWRK 326	Services for the Older American
SWRK 330	Human Behavior in the Social Environment
SWRK 356	Services for Juvenile Offenders and Their Families
SWRK 357	Case Management
SWRK 436	Services to Children
SWRK 450	Child Maltreatment
Total Hours		12

Environmental Health, Certificate

Environmental Health, Certificate (1743)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

Program Requirements (21 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
PH 280	Introduction to Environmental Science	3
or ENV 280	Introduction to Environmental Science
PH 385	Environmental Health	3
ENV 360	Air Pollution Control	3
ENV 380	Principles of Environmental Toxicology	3
ENV 410	Water Treatment Processes	3
ENV 460	Environmental Management	3
ENV 480	Hazardous and Solid Waste Management	3
Total Hours		21

Some required courses may have pre-requisites that help fulfill Colonnade requirements. These prerequisites include CHEM 105/CHEM 106, CHEM 107/CHEM 108 and MATH 118 or higher.

Health Education and Promotion, Certificate

Health Education and Promotion, Certificate (1741)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

This certificate program in Health Education and Promotion is designed to improve students' skills in program design, implementation and evaluation in diverse settings. Graduates from the program may pursue employment opportunities such as community/public health educators, employee wellness managers, health coaches and community health workers.

Program Requirements (21 hours)

This 21 credit hour certificate program is designed to improve students’ skills in program design, implementation and evaluation in diverse settings.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences	3
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
PH 390	Wellness and Fitness Assessment	3
ENV 402	Worksite Health Promotion	3
PH 483	Administration of Public Health Programs	3
PH 484	Community Organization for Health Education	3
PH 485	Fundamentals of Public Health Planning	3
Total Hours		21

Some required courses have prerequisites that help fulfill Colonnade requirements. These prerequisites include BIOL 131, HMD 211, MATH 109 or MATH 115 or higher and CPR certification.

Health Informatics, Certificate

Health Informatics, Certificate (1740)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

The certificate in Health Informatics is multidisciplinary and is designed to prepare health profession students with the introductory skills and knowledge needed for electronic health records usability, interoperability and data exchange, meeting meaningful use initiatives, improving clinical workflow, and analyzing data to improve overall health care delivery and outcomes through the use of health information technology.

Courses for the certificate may also meet the requirements for other degree programs.

Program Requirements (19-22 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
BDAN 305	Data Modeling and Analysis	3
HIM 230	Computer Systems and Applications in Health Information Management	3
BDAN 250	Introduction to Analytics	3
BDAN 330	Structured Data Analysis	3
HIM 330	Electronic Health Record Systems	3
HIM 430	Health Data Management and Analytics	3
Select 1-4 hours of the following:		1-4
HIM 100	Health Data Content and Structure
DH 100	Introduction to Dental Hygiene
HCA 340	Health Care Organization and Management
CD 280	Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders
Other health care introductory class as approved by Health Informatics Certificate Advisor
Total Hours		19-22

Long-Term Care Administration, Certificate

Long-Term Care Administration, Certificate (1717)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

When students complete the LTCA Certificate Program in combination with the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and NAB accreditation internship requirements, they will be graduating from a NAB Academic Accreditation Program - one of less than 15 in the United States! Find out more information about NAB academic approval by visiting www.nabweb.org .

Why a LTCA Certificate?

This certificate is an excellent addition to aspiring leaders in nursing, finance, accounting, social work, dietetics, management, healthcare and information technology. As career opportunities in long term care continue to grow, there is a greater demand than ever for individuals with some preparation for leadership roles in long term care organizations. As you advance your career and experience, the LTCA Certificate Program will help prepare you for many roles in long term care, with just a few of those listed below:

Dietitian, Director of Social Services, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Information Technology, Accounting Manager, Home Health, Business Office Manager, Dietary Manager, Health Informatics

Program Requirements (15 hours)

The long-term care administration certificate, in conjunction with the undergraduate degree program in Health Care Administration is accredited through the National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Board (NAB). The certificate in conjunction with the undergraduate degree program in health care administration prepares students for careers in both long-term care administration and other adult care services. It follows a cohort model with students being enrolled every fall term.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
HCA 345	Long-Term Care Administration	3
HCA 355	Nursing Facility Administration	3
HCA 353	Quality and Patient Safety in Long-Term Care	3
GERO 100	Introduction to the Aging Experience	3
PH 443	Health and Aging	3
Total Hours		15

Occupational Safety & Health, Certificate

Occupational Safety & Health, Certificate (1705)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

The certificate program in Occupational Safety & Health requires 15 hours and is designed to provide training for careers focused on the protection of human health from occupational hazards in the built and natural environments. Courses will require application of basic Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) principles and challenges, which will prepare students for diverse opportunities in safety and health, environmental management, and business careers.

Program Requirements (15 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ENV 120	Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health	3
ENV 221	Safety and Health Standards, Codes, and Regulations	3
ENV 321	Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene	3
ENV 322	Physical Hazards Recognition and Control I	3
ENV 423	Safety Program Management	3
Total Hours		15

Public Health, Certificate

Public Health, Certificate (1742)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

This 18 credit hour certificate program is designed to provide core public health concepts and skills to students and professionals in the public health field and other health-related areas. This program will also increase students’ knowledge and skills in public health competencies.

Program Requirements (18 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
PH 100	Personal & Public Health	3
PH 381	Public and Community Health	3
PH 383	Biostatistics in the Health Sciences	3
PH 384	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
PH 385	Environmental Health	3
PH 483	Administration of Public Health Programs	3
Total Hours		18

Some required courses may have pre-requisites that help fulfill Colonnade requirements. These pre-requisites include MATH 109 or MATH 115 or higher, 3 hours of CHEM and 3 hours of BIOL.

Strategies for Trauma-Informed Approaches to Improving Resilience, Certificate

Strategies for Trauma-Informed Approaches to Improving Resilience (1781)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Social Work

Overview
Program Requirements

Over the past few decades, clinicians and researchers have become increasingly aware of the effects of trauma on individuals, families, and communities. This growing recognition of exposure to trauma and its deleterious impacts has fueled the movement for strategies to ameliorate traumatic stress reactions. This interdisciplinary certificate program, Strategies for Trauma-informed Approaches Improving Resilience (STAIR), is designed to prepare undergraduate students for their respective professional fields, using research-based practices in trauma recognition, assessment of impact, and skill development to address the needs of those with trauma histories. The STAIR certificate is open to all majors. Courses for the certificate may also meet the requirements for other degree programs.

Program Requirements (13 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
SWRK 311	Understanding Intergenerational Trauma	3
SWRK 330	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
SWRK 438	Understanding Trauma	3
SWRK 455	Integrative Seminar: Strategies for Trauma-Informed Approaches Improving Resilience (STAIR) ¹	1
Select one Elective from the list below		3
CHHS 100	Introduction to Child Welfare
CRIM 238	Victimology & Victim Advocacy
CRIM 332	Juvenile Delinquency
CRIM 361	Race, Class, and Crime
EDU 385	Climate, Resources, & Society
FACS 391	Risk and Resilience
FACS 495	Family and Relationship Violence
HIST 302	Disability in the United States
HIST 333	History of Genocide
HIST 343	Communities of Struggle
HIST 390	Blacks in the American South
PH 365	Human Sexuality
PH 444	Death, Dying and Bereavement
PH 464	Women’s Health
PSY 355	Issues in Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYS 353	Psychology of Prejudice and Stereotyping
SOCL 362	Social Institutions: Race, Class, and Gender
SOCL 466	Gender, Family, and Society
SWRK 300	Diversity and Social Welfare
SWRK 305	Environmental Justice: Theory, Policy, and Practice
SWRK 324	Opioid Epidemic
SWRK 356	Services for Juvenile Offenders and Their Families
Total Hours		13

¹: Students must complete this course with a grade of C or better.

Substance Use Disorder, Certificate

Substance Use Disorder, Certificate (1798)

Program Coordinator

The Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC) is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become a substance use counseling professional. The curriculum in the program focuses on assessment, treatment, counseling skills, field practice, and referral. Students will be exposed to ethical protocols and multicultural treatment with diverse populations. Courses in this certificate meet partial requirement for state certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA I and CADCA II). According to the Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors, the CADC designation is a substance use credential for professionals with a bachelor’s degree (in any field) who assess, develop, and provide substance abuse treatment services and plans. The CADCA I and II require a High School Diploma. Successful completion of this program fulfills 270 hours of educational requirements for these certificate levels. This certificate program is beneficial to students in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, pre-med, nursing, and any closely related human service field. In addition, this is a stand-alone certificate serving professionals that are seeking continued education.

*It is the student’s responsibility to ensure a specific credentialing organization approves of courses to count as continued education.

*Students are responsible for understanding all eligibility requirements for the certification they are seeking. More information on CADC and CADCA certifications in Kentucky is available at the KENTUCKY BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS.

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Worksite Health Promotion, Certificate

Worksite Health Promotion, Certificate (1707)

Undergraduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

Program Objectives:

Utilize effective communication techniques with employees and employers including the benefits and consequences of various lifestyle behaviors.
Design a worksite health promotion program which will encompass all aspects of health program planning including: Needs assessment, Program planning design, Effective implementation of programs, Evaluation of program for quality and effectiveness
Provide worksite opportunities for focused training in disease prevention and health promotion for a healthy and productive working population
Demonstrate to management the importance of a supportive environment for successful worksite wellness.

Program Requirements (15 hours)

The certificate program in Worksite Health Promotion requires 15 semester hours and is designed to provide training for students and professionals who have an interest in developing worksite health promotion programs in the private sector. This certificate program will provide a comprehensive skill base for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a worksite environment.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
ENV 120	Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health	3
HMD 211	Human Nutrition	3
PH 100	Personal & Public Health	3
PH 261	Foundations of Public Health Education	3
ENV 402	Worksite Health Promotion	3
Total Hours		15

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Environmental and Occupational Health Science, Master of Science

Environmental and Occupational Health Science (0473)

Graduate
Master of Science
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The graduate program in Environmental and Occupational Health Science is designed to provide graduate education for careers focused on the protection of human health and prevention of health hazards in occupational and natural environments. A key component of the program is to understand how exposure to environmental and occupational hazards occurs, and discovering ways to reduce and control the risk of exposure. This interdisciplinary field focuses on environmental hazards to human health, assessment of exposures, mechanisms of environmental response, control of risks associated with environmental hazards, and improving occupational health. Program requirements will provide students a foundation of advanced studies that will increase their skills and knowledge for protecting human health and the environment. This program is designed for working professionals and students desiring opportunities with industry, consulting firms, government agencies, and other environmental and occupational health science professions.

The Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health Science is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). The program is also designated as Qualified Academic Program by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). This provides graduates the opportunity to apply with BCSP for Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) designation.

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

The Master of Science (MS) in Environmental and Occupational Health (EOHS) degree offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in an accelerated timeframe. Contact the graduate program coordinator for additional information.

This JUMP program allows students to start working toward their MS in EOHS (REF: 0473) while completing their Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Occupational Health Science (REF: 548), Bachelor of Science in Public Health (REF: 521), and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (REF: 564). Undergraduate students admitted into JUMP may take graduate courses that count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Up to 12 credit hours can be double-counted toward both degrees, and up to 15 hours of graduate courses can be taken while a student is completing the undergraduate degree. The key benefit of the JUMP program is that it allows students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated timeframe.

To be considered for admission to the JUMP program to earn a BS and MS in EOHS in an accelerated timeframe, a student must meet the following requirements: 1) be an undergraduate student in BS in EOHS (Ref: 548), BS in PH (Ref: 521), or BS in HS (Ref: 564), 2) have completed at least 60 hours total, with at least 24 hours earned at WKU, 3) have 15 or more credit hours remaining to complete the bachelor’s degree, and 4) have a minimum 3.25 overall GPA. Student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA.

Program Admission

In addition to Graduate Studies admission requirements, admission requires the equivalent of an undergraduate major in environmental health science and occupational health and safety including supporting courses in science and mathematics. Exceptions may be made for students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines; however, additional courses may be required.

Admission may be granted to applicants who fulfill one of the following conditions: 1) Completion of the Occupational Safety and Health graduate certificate with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; OR 2) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater on a baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree; OR 3) Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.

Program Requirements (36 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EOHS 502	Health Promotion in the Workplace	3
EOHS 550	Principles of Occupational Safety and Health	3
EOHS 560	Environmental Management	3
EOHS 570	Industrial Hygiene	3
EOHS 572	Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology	3
EOHS 577	Environmental Toxicology	3
PH 520	Biostatistics for Public Health	3
PH 584	Principles of Environmental Health	3
Electives
Select 6 hours (thesis option students) or 9 hours (applied practice experience option students) from the following: ¹		6-9
EOHS Electives
EOHS 510	Watershed Management and Science
EOHS 571	Air Quality Management
EOHS 580	Solid and Hazardous Wastes
EOHS 595	Public Health Management of Disasters
PH 501	Research Methods
PH 530	Selected Topics/Independent Study
PH 581	Applied Methods in Public Health Practice/Field Epidemiology
PH 582	Epidemiology
PH 620	Advanced Biostatistics
PH 630	Advanced Epidemiology
Workplace Health Promotion Electives
EOHS 503	Health Assessment in Workplace
PH 575	Program Planning in Public Health Practice
PH 576	Public Health Education and Communication Techniques
PH 587	Health Behavior Theory
Culminating Experience
PH 599	Thesis Research/Writing (6 hrs)	3-6
or EOHS 546	Environmental & Occupational Health Science Internship
or EOHS 598	Capstone in Environmental and Occupational Health
Total Hours		36

¹: Courses may be selected from the list above or from other disciplines, given that the course is pertinent to the program of study. The graduate advisor must approve all elective courses.

Health Administration, Master of Health Administration

Health Administration (153)

Graduate
Master of Health Administration
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program prepares graduates for administrative and managerial positions in different types of healthcare facilities and agencies including acute care, long-term care, group medical practices, managed care organizations, public health agencies, clinics, and health-related organizations such as pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment providers, and health care consulting firms.

The 36 credit-hour MHA program emphasizes applied and integrative learning based on professional competencies with the option of choosing a defined program focus area using electives.

MHA students will choose one 3-credit hour culminating experience and two 3-credit hour electives. A comprehensive exam assessment is required for all MHA seeking students.

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program’s Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Degree Program (JUMP) at WKU allows academically outstanding students to start working toward a MHA (REF: 153) while completing either the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (REF: 564) or the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration (REF: 559). Up to 12 credit hours can be double-counted toward both degrees, and up to 15 hours of graduate courses can be taken while a student is completing the undergraduate degree. The key benefit of the JUMP program is that it allows students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated timeframe. For more information, see the MHA program admission requirements or contact the MHA Program Coordinator.

Applicants to the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program may receive full admission if they hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher is required on their baccalaureate degree, along with a statement of intent (minimum of 1 page, and no more than 2 pages) sent to the graduate program coordinator (Dr. Gregory Ellis-Griffith: gregory.ellis-griffith@wku.edu). Applicants with two or more years of work experience require a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on their baccalaureate degree.

Conditional Admission: If a student does not meet all university and program admission requirements but the academic program’s review of the student’s record indicates the likelihood of success, the student may be granted conditional admission by the Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education upon the recommendation of the program.

• Application and Graduate Studies Fees. Apply through: Graduate Admissions

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) program’s Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Degree Program (JUMP) at WKU allows academically outstanding students to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in an accelerated timeline by permitting a limited number of graduate credit hours to be double-counted toward both degrees. MHA JUMP students may complete up to twelve (12) graduate hours to be counted on both the undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

To be considered for admission to the MHA JUMP program, a student must meet the following requirements:

Be an undergraduate student in one of the following majors: Health Sciences (564), Health Care Administration (559).
A minimum of 60 credit hours earned and 15 or more credit hours remaining to complete the undergraduate degree.
A minimum of 24 undergraduate hours earned at WKU.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 for individuals earning their first baccalaureate degree.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for individuals earning their second baccalaureate degree.
A letter of support from the applicant's undergraduate academic advisor or undergraduate program coordinator submitted to the MHA graduate program coordinator.
Approval of MHA Program Coordinator.

For questions or more information, contact the MHA Program Coordinator (Dr. Gregory Ellis-Griffith: gregory.ellis-griffith@wku.edu).

Degree Requirements (36 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses (30 hours)
HCA 540	Health Care Organization and Management	3
HCA 541	Strategic Management & Marketing of Health Services	3
HCA 545	Managerial Finance for Health Services	3
HCA 547	Global and Comparative Health Systems	3
HCA 551	Healthcare Jurisprudence and Quality	3
HCA 555	Healthcare Leadership and Change Management	3
HCA 564	Health Systems Informatics	3
HCA 574	Decision Making in Health Care	3
HCA 586	Health Economics & Policy	3
Culminating Experience (3 hours, select one)		3
HCA 530	Independent Investigation in Health Care Administration
HCA 546	Graduate Internship
HCA 559	Global Health Service-Learning Practicum
PH 599	Thesis Research/Writing (Thesis Option )
Electives (6 hours, select two)		6
HCA 542	Health Care Human Resources Administration
HCA 543	Health Care Quality and Accountability
HCA 544	Health Systems Design for Sustainable Practices
HCA 556	Ambulatory and Long-Term Care Management
HCA 571	Managed Care
HCA 572	Special Topics in Health Services
EOHS 550	Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
EOHS 572	Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
PH 520	Biostatistics for Public Health
PH 580	Public Health Foundations and Practice
PH 582	Epidemiology
PH 583	Public Health Administration
PH 584	Principles of Environmental Health
PH 585	Global Health
PH 587	Health Behavior Theory
LEAD 500	Effective Leadership Studies
LEAD 515	Leading an Adaptive Organization
LEAD 520	Collaborative Team Leadership
Total Hours		36
*Other elective courses may be chosen with advisor approval. ¹

Public Health, Master of Public Health

Public Health (152)

Graduate
MPH
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional practice degree that prepares students for a wide range of health professions. The 42 credit-hour program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), is offered on WKU’s campus and in a fully online format. Beyond the required core courses, MPH students work in partnership with their advisor to select electives and tailor a program that meets their professional and academic goals related to public health. The MPH program is competency-based and focuses on applied and integrative learning. Students are required to successfully complete and defend a capstone project, which could include a thesis, prior to graduation.

Program Admission

In addition to the criteria set forth by Graduate Studies, applicants must meet one the following criteria to be fully admitted into the MPH program:

cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale from a regionally-accredited US institution of higher education; OR
cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on 4.0 scale from a regionally-accredited US institution of higher education AND a minimum of three years of professional public health experience; OR
current enrollment in a regionally-accredited US medical school or doctoral program; OR
graduation from a regionally-accredited US medical school, master's, or doctoral program; OR
completion of a WKU graduate certificate with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Applicants who do not meet any of these criteria may be admitted conditionally into the MPH program.

All Applicants must submit the following:

Written personal statement
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for at least two professional references

Program Requirements (42 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Core
PH 520	Biostatistics for Public Health	3
or PH 620	Advanced Biostatistics
PH 575	Program Planning in Public Health Practice	3
PH 578	Health Inequities	3
PH 580	Public Health Foundations and Practice	3
PH 581	Applied Methods in Public Health Practice/Field Epidemiology	3
PH 582	Epidemiology	3
PH 584	Principles of Environmental Health	3
PH 548	Community Organizing in Public Health	3
PH 587	Health Behavior Theory	3
PH 591	Health Program Evaluation	3
Electives
Advisor approved electives including:		12
BDAN/BA 513	Contemporary Business Analytics
BDAN 515	Data Management
BDAN 517	Predictive Analytics
BDAN 519	Visualization and Decision Making
MGT 510	Advanced Organizational Behavior
ECON 511	Applied Managerial Economics
MKT 517	Advanced Marketing
MGT 560	Contemporary Human Resources Management
MGT 576	Supply Chain Management
MGT 583	Procurement Management
Any 600-level course
Total Hours		42

Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP)

The Master of Public Health program offers a Joint Undergraduate Master's Program (JUMP) which provides academically outstanding students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in an accelerated timeframe. Contact the graduate program coordinator for additional information.

This JUMP program allows students to start working toward their MPH while completing their Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or Environmental and Occupational Health Science. Undergraduate students admitted into JUMP may take graduate courses that count toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Up to 12 credit hours can be double counted toward both degrees, and up to 15 hours of graduate courses can be taken while a student is completing the undergraduate degree. The key benefit of the JUMP program is that it allows students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated timeframe.

To be considered for admission to the JUMP program to earn a BS and a MPH in

an accelerated timeframe, a student must meet the following requirements:

Be an undergraduate student in the major of Public Health, Health Sciences, or Environmental and Occupational Health Science in the department of Public Health.
A minimum of 60 credit hours earned and 15 or more credit hours remaining to complete the undergraduate degree.
A minimum of 24 undergraduate hours earned at WKU.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 for individuals earning their first baccalaureate degree.
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for individuals earning their second baccalaureate degree.

Social Work, Master of Social Work

Social Work (157)

Graduate
MSW
Health and Human Services
Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students for professional social work practice at the graduate level to meet the needs of increasingly diverse rural populations. It is particularly dedicated to addressing the work-force needs of agencies that serve families and communities. Moreover, the MSW curriculum emphasizes social work practice at the advanced level in rural communities.

There are two program concentrations for students meeting the admission requirements outlined below. The Traditional Program concentration requires 60 semester hours for students with a baccalaureate degree in any field and may be taken full or part-time. The Advanced Standing Program concentration requires 30 semester hours for students who have earned a bachelor of social work (BSW) degree from an accredited social work program and who have fulfilled the additional admission requirements outlined below. The Advanced Standing concentration may be taken full or part-time as well. Both concentrations require students to complete SWRK 661| as a capstone course prior to graduation. This course integrates the entire curriculum in a comprehensive practice experience. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination, the Practice Readiness Exam, prior to graduation.

Concentration(s)

Traditional Program (TSP)
Advanced Standing Program (ASP)

Program Admission

Admission Requirements for the 60 hour Traditional Program Concentration

2.75 or greater undergraduate degree GPA. Students with a lower GPA may apply for Alternate Admissions (See Alternate Admissions and Admissions Appeal Process).
A Western Kentucky University Master of Social Work program application, resume, goal statement, and writing sample.
Three completed WKU Master of Social Work program references.
Liberal arts background - at least 30 hours in liberal arts coursework in areas such as social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, communications, and mathematics. All courses counted towards the liberal arts requirement must have been completed with a final grade of "C" or higher. Applicants may be enrolled in liberal arts prerequisite courses while their MSW applications are being evaluated, but all of these courses must have been successfully completed before admission to the program. Offers of admission will be contingent upon the successful completion of all required courses.
An interview may be required.

Alternate Admissions for the 60 hour Traditional Program

An applicant who believes that her/his individual circumstances warrant consideration for a waiver of the minimum admissions requirement of an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 must petition the MSW Program Director. Students must meet all other traditional program admission requirements. The request should be attached to the MSW application in the form of a statement entitled "Petition for Exceptional Consideration." The petition should include a statement indicating how failing to meet the minimum admission requirement of a 2.75 GPA does not adequately represent the applicant’s capabilities. The applicant should briefly discuss her/his demonstrated capacity for successful achievement of an arduous MSW program. For example, an applicant might provide evidence of:

Superior grades during the final semester(s) of work prior to graduation indicating a trend toward improved performance;
Competence through achievement in another graduate program;
Outstanding work experience in human services (volunteer or paid); and/or
Subsequent successful undergraduate or graduate level coursework.

The applicant should also discuss how she/he plans to address potential obstacles to successful completion of the program. Finally, the applicant should attest to the accuracy of all information provided in the petition, date and sign the document. The petition must be submitted with the application.

Admission Requirements for the Advanced Standing Program Concentration

Completion of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree at a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution within the previous seven years with at least a 3.0 undergraduate degree GPA, OR with a 2.75 to 2.99 undergraduate degree GPA and an interview may be considered for admission, as part of the application process.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 400 hours of educationally based field instruction in direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities under appropriate social work supervision. A copy of the student’s final field evaluation must be submitted.
Completion of courses from the following subject areas within an accredited social work program at the upper-division (junior and senior) level with a grade of "C" or better in each course: Human Behavior and the Social Environment - one course; Social Welfare Policy and Services - one course; Social Work Practice - two courses to include study of intervention methods with individuals, families, small groups and communities; Social Work Research - one course in research methodology.
A Western Kentucky University Master of Social Work program application, resume, goal statement, and writing sample.
Three completed WKU Master of Social Work program references.
Liberal arts background - at least 30 hours in liberal arts coursework in areas such as social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, communications, and mathematics. All courses counted towards the liberal arts requirement must have been completed with a final grade of "C" or higher. Applicants may be enrolled in liberal arts prerequisite courses while their MSW applications are being evaluated, but all of these courses must have been successfully completed before admission to the program. Offers of admission will be contingent upon the successful completion of all required courses.
An interview may be required for purposes in addition to undergraduate GPA.

Program Requirements (30-60 hours)

Traditional Program Concentration (60 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
SWRK 501	Diversity, Oppression, and Equity in Social Work Practice	3
SWRK 510	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
SWRK 520	Generalist Social Work Practice	3
SWRK 522	Group Dynamics in Social Work Practice	3
SWRK 523	Rural Community Organization and Development	3
SWRK 530	Foundation of Social Welfare Policy	3
SWRK 540	Foundations of Social Work Research Methods	3
SWRK 560	Generalist Field Practicum I	3
SWRK 561	Generalist Field Practicum II	3
SWRK 610	Social Work Administration and Supervision	3
SWRK 620	Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for Rural Practice	3
SWRK 622	Integrated Social Work Practice with Families	3
SWRK 623	Social Work Clinical Assessment and Intervention	3
SWRK 630	Rural Social Welfare Policy	3
SWRK 640	Applied Social Work Research	3
SWRK 660	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum I	3
SWRK 661	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum II	3
Electives
Select 9 hours of graduate SWRK courses with advisor approval. Electives may also be selected from other disciplines, with advisor approval.		9
Total Hours		60

Advanced Standing Program Concentration (30 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
SWRK 610	Social Work Administration and Supervision	3
SWRK 612	Social Work in Diverse Rural Areas	3
SWRK 620	Advanced Psycho-Social Approaches for Rural Practice	3
SWRK 622	Integrated Social Work Practice with Families	3
SWRK 623	Social Work Clinical Assessment and Intervention	3
SWRK 630	Rural Social Welfare Policy	3
SWRK 640	Applied Social Work Research	3
SWRK 660	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum I	3
SWRK 661	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum II	3
Electives
Select 3 hours of graduate SWRK courses with advisor approval. Electives may also be selected from other disciplines, with advisor approval. ¹		3
Total Hours		30

¹: 3 hour elective may be taken in winter or summer term

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Graduate Certificates

Epidemiology, Certificate

Epidemiology (1751)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Epidemiology, as defined by the World Health Organization, is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems. This graduate certificate develops competencies in epidemiology, including those related to disease measurement and distribution, outbreak investigations, prevention and control, and applied analytical methods in public health.

Program Admission

Graduate Studies Admission

Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
PH 581	Applied Methods in Public Health Practice/Field Epidemiology	3
PH 582	Epidemiology	3
PH 630	Advanced Epidemiology	3
Elective
Select 3 hours from the following: ¹		3
PH 620	Advanced Biostatistics
EOHS 572	Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
PH 631	Contemporary Topics in Epidemiology (Proposal Submitted)
Total Hours		12

¹: Other electives may be selected with advisor approval.

Global Health Administration, Certificate

Global Health Administration (1735)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

This program is designed to prepare students with a broad understanding of global health engagement in health administration, health policy, health systems, and service delivery.

WKU Graduate School admission requirements, with no additional program requirements:

Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
Evidence of English proficiency (international students only)

Program Requirements (9 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses (6 hours)
HCA 547	Global and Comparative Health Systems	3
HCA 559	Global Health Service-Learning Practicum	3
Elective (Choose one of the following)		3
*Any HCA 500+ course
PH 578	Health Inequities
PH 580	Public Health Foundations and Practice
PH 583	Public Health Administration
PH 585	Global Health
COMM 590	Intercultural Communication Strategies
COMM 561	Communication for Global Organizations
LEAD 500	Effective Leadership Studies
*Other elective course may be chosen with advisor approval
Total Hours		9

Health Education, Certificate

Health Education (0494)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The Health Education Certificate imparts knowledge and skills necessary for health educators, and is aligned with seven of the eight areas of responsibility outlined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES).

Program Admission

Graduate Studies Admission

Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
PH 587	Health Behavior Theory	3
PH 575	Program Planning in Public Health Practice	3
PH 576	Public Health Education and Communication Techniques	3
or COMM 553	Health Communication Campaigns
PH 548	Community Organizing in Public Health	3
Total Hours		12

Occupational Safety and Health, Certificate

Occupational Safety and Health (1779)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

The certificate program in Occupational Safety and Health is designed to provide advanced professional training for careers focused on the protection and promotion of human health from workplace hazards. Designed for working professionals and students desiring opportunities with industry, consulting firms, government agencies, and other occupational safety and health science professions, online courses will provide students with diverse in-place learning opportunities.

Program Admission

Students applying to the program must have a baccalaureate degree in a related field or a baccalaureate degree and related experience in health and safety, human resources, and related fields, and approval by the program director.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EOHS 502	Health Promotion in the Workplace	3
EOHS 550	Principles of Occupational Safety and Health	3
PH 584	Principles of Environmental Health	3
Electives
Select 3 hours of the following: ¹		3
EOHS 503	Health Assessment in Workplace
EOHS 560	Environmental Management
EOHS 570	Industrial Hygiene
EOHS 571	Air Quality Management
EOHS 572	Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
EOHS 577	Environmental Toxicology
EOHS 580	Solid and Hazardous Wastes
EOHS 595	Public Health Management of Disasters
PH 581	Applied Methods in Public Health Practice/Field Epidemiology
PH 620	Advanced Biostatistics
PH 630	Advanced Epidemiology
Total Hours		12

¹: Other elective courses may be chosen with advisor approval.

School Social Work, Certificate

School Social Work Certificate (1789)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Social Work

The School Social Work Certification program will prepare participants to meet the needs of youth in the school system while eliminating barriers to services such as access. Participants will identify the role of a social worker in educational settings, explore assessment and evidence-based interventions, and apply theories to address school legislation and policies necessary to advocate in collaboration with school personnel, families, and the community.

Admission to WKU Graduate Studies and MSW Program or previously completed MSW from an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
SWRK 683	Trauma Informed School Social Work Practice	3
Select 1 Legal/Policy course from the list below		3
SWRK 433G	Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Social Work
SWRK 630	Rural Social Welfare Policy
SWRK 671	Social Work and the Law
SPED 612	Collaboration between Schools and Stakeholders for Individuals with Disabilities
SPED 630	Special Education Law and Finance
PSY 470G	Psychology and Law
PSY 647	Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Select 2 Assessment/Intervention courses from the list below		6
SWRK 436G	Services to Children
SWRK 572	Interpersonal Violence: Social Work Practice
SWRK 623	Social Work Clinical Assessment and Intervention
SWRK 637	Theories of Addiction
SWRK 647	Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
SWRK 660	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum I
SWRK 661	Advanced Generalist Field Practicum II
SWRK 667	Counseling Substance and Process Addictions
SWRK 673	Grief and Loss: Issues and Interventions
SWRK 681	Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
SWRK 682	Suicide Assessment and Intervention for Social Work
SPED 501	Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
SPED 502	Positive Behavior Supports
SPED 503	Behavior Assessment
CNS 567	Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling
CNS 568	Counseling Children and Adolescents
CNS 569	Play Therapy
CNS 588	Family Systems Counseling
CNS 592	Crisis, Trauma and Violence Counseling
CNS 637	Theories of Addiction
CNS 647	Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CNS 667	Counseling Substance and Process Addictions
CNS 677	Eating Disorders in Counseling
PSY 443G	Behavior Modification
PSY 540	Behavior Problems of Childhood and Adolescence
PSY 637	Theories of Addiction
PSYS 521	Advanced Child Developmental Psychology
Total Hours		12

Trauma and Resilience, Certificate

Trauma and Resilience (1787)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Social Work

This graduate certificate prepares students to practice in a variety of settings with increased knowledge in how trauma affects functioning at the individual, family, and societal levels. Participants in the graduate certificate will learn about the latest research on trauma, the impact of trauma on victims, how to assess the effects of trauma, and gain skills in trauma-informed care. The graduate certificate in trauma and resiliency is housed in the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Work.

Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate School admission requirements.

Program Requirements (12 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours

Required Courses
SWRK 572	Interpersonal Violence: Social Work Practice	3
SWRK 681	Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders	3
Electives
Select 6 hours of the following: ¹		6
SWRK 623	Social Work Clinical Assessment and Intervention
SWRK 671	Social Work and the Law
SWRK 672	Child Sexual Abuse
SWRK 673	Grief and Loss: Issues and Interventions
SWRK 676	Social Work with Migrants
SWRK 682	Suicide Assessment and Intervention for Social Work
SWRK 683	Trauma Informed School Social Work Practice
SWRK 685	Human Trafficking: Theories, Policies, & Intervention
SWRK 675	Expressive Therapies in Social Work Practice
CNS 568	Counseling Children and Adolescents
CNS 592	Crisis, Trauma and Violence Counseling
CNS/SWRK 637	Theories of Addiction
CNS 647	Addictions: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
CNS 667	Counseling Substance and Process Addictions
CNS 677	Eating Disorders in Counseling
PH 548	Community Organizing in Public Health
PH 564	Public Health Issues in Women's Health
PH 576	Public Health Education and Communication Techniques
PH 578	Health Inequities
PH 580	Public Health Foundations and Practice
EMDS 502	Terrorism, Violence, Resiliency, and Response
Total Hours		12

^₁Other electives may be selected with advisor approval.

Workplace Health Promotion, Certificate

Workplace Health Promotion (1746)

Graduate
Health and Human Services
Public Health

Overview
Program Requirements

The graduate certificate program in Workplace Health Promotion will provide training for students and professionals who have an interest in developing health promotion programs in the workplace. This certificate program will provide a comprehensive skill base for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs in a workplace environment, effective communication techniques and a basic understanding of workplace hazards. This certificate will also introduce students to the Total Worker Health concept, which is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiative to integrate health promotion and health protection.

Program Requirements (15 hours)

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
EOHS 502	Health Promotion in the Workplace	3
PH 575	Program Planning in Public Health Practice	3
PH 587	Health Behavior Theory	3
EOHS 503	Health Assessment in Workplace	3
EOHS 550	Principles of Occupational Safety and Health	3
Total Hours		15

public health students

Why Study Health and Social Services at WKU?

The School of Health and Social Services at Western Kentucky University offers a variety of programs that teach in-demand skills and lead to fulfilling careers. What really makes WKU different?

The WKU Difference

All the opportunities of a large-scale university. A fraction of the class sizes.

Small class sizes encourage 1:1 faculty to student instruction and mentorship from our committed faculty.
Conduct real research alongside School of Health and Social Services faculty with opportunities to present and publish research before graduation.
Take your classes abroad with WKU Global.

Serve the Community You Study In

Hands-on student experiences in the local community (internships, practicums, field placements, shadowing).
Community engagement and collaboration opportunities.
Meeting the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations in the local community.

Graduate Career-Ready

Interdisciplinary programs allow you to build an adaptable skillset to thrive in a variety of careers after graduation.
Interprofessional collaborations, professional interactions—learn to communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds.
Develop skills to compete in the global market, so you can make an impact in rural Kentucky and beyond.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Overview

Child and Family Services Concentration

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

Concentrations

Program Requirements (63-82 hours)

Child and Family Services Concentration

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

Professional Education Courses for Family and Consumer Sciences Education

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Child and Family Services Concentration: Child Development Pathway

Child and Family Services Concentration: Family Development Pathway

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration

Overview

Program Requirements (70 hours)

Required Courses

Additional Courses

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Program Requirements (73 hours)

Additional Courses

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Program Requirements (61-64 hours)

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Concentrations

Program Requirements (58-68 hours)

Health Sciences Core

Preparatory Health Sciences Concentration

Health Services Leadership & Management Concentration

Health Sciences Allied Health Concentration– (Health Related A.S. / A.A. / A.A.S. or MOS to Health Sciences Allied Health B.S. Concentration)

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Health Sciences Preparatory Concentration

Health Sciences Allied Health Concentration

Health Services Leadership and Management Concentration

Overview

Program Requirements (70 hours)

Requirements for Admission to Public Health (reference number 521)

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Overview

Admission Requirements

Additional Required Courses for Social Work Major

Program Requirements (54 hours)

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MINORS & CERTIFICATES

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Substance Use Disorder, Certificate (1798)

Overview

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