Integrated Public Health and Healthcare Leadership
Immerse yourself in interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on methodologies, and engagement with real-world public health initiatives to prepare for life as a public healthcare leader.
About Integrated Public Health & Healthcare Leadership
Valpo’s integrated public health and healthcare leadership degree is designed to be completed in just three years — shaving one year off the traditional undergraduate experience. This dynamic major gives you an accelerated pathway into the healthcare industry.
For students who want to take their education a step further and broaden their professional horizons, Valpo offers two 3+1 graduate pathways:
Both of these pathways provide you the opportunity to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years — the time it usually takes to earn one degree — preparing you to advance as a leader who shapes healthier communities and makes a lasting impact.
Aligned with Valpo’s core values, the College of Nursing and Health Professions is dedicated to cultivating compassionate servant leaders through a journey of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Beginning in each student’s first year, our robust healthcare curriculum pairs with the Valparaiso University Experience (VUE) initiative, providing students with a diverse foundation in the natural sciences, social sciences, and liberal arts.
Arts and Sciences (49 Cr.)
- VUE 101 – Valparaiso University Experience: Exploring Values – 4 Cr.
- VUE 102 – Valparaiso University Experience: Finding Your Voice – 4 Cr.
- REL 100 – Religion and Society – 3 Cr.
- ENGL 205 – Writing for Health Sciences: – 3 Cr.
- XS 101 – Wellness and Stress – 1 Cr.
- BIO 151 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 4 Cr.
- BIO 152 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 4 Cr.a
- BIO 210 – Microbiology – 4 Cr.
- BIO 260 – Human Nutrition: – 3 Cr.
- PSY 110 – General Psychology – 3 Cr.
- PSY 201 – Statistical Methods – 3 Cr.
- PSY 215 – Life Span Development – 3 Cr.
One of the following chemistry courses:
- CHEM 111 – Introduction to Chemistry – 4 Cr.
- CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I – 4 Cr.
- CHEM 131 – General Chemistry I for Chemistry Career – 4 Cr.
Additional Requirements:
- Second Religious Studies Course – 3 Cr.
- Humanities Elective – 3 Cr.
Out of the program’s 124-credit requirement, 27 credits focus solely on public health, 27 credits delve into healthcare leadership, and 12 credits are dedicated to interprofessional education. Students must complete the following curriculum to satisfy all degree requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Public Health and Healthcare Leadership (BSIPH)
Minimum 124 Cr.
Major Requirements
Public Health (27 Cr.)
- PHS 101 – Introduction to Public Health – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 121 – Environment and Health – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 203 – Human Health and Disease – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 255 – Comm Strats for Pub Hlth & Hlth Ldrship – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 310 – Prevention in Population Health – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 370 – Program Planning and Evaluation – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 413 – Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Healthcare – 3 Cr. * e
- PHS 421 – Environmnt Hlth for a Sustainable Future – 3 Cr. * e
- PHS 460 – Public Health Advocacy – 3 Cr. *
Healthcare Leadership (24 Cr.)
- HCL 105 – Fundamentals of Healthcare Leadership – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 301 – Healthcare Strategic Planning – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 302 – Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 303 – Healthcare Management Information Systems – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 305 – Finance and Accounting for Healthcare Leaders – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 306 – Quality Improvement in Healthcare – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 417 – Human Resource Management for Healthcare Leaders – 3 Cr. *
- HCL 470 – Healthcare Leadership Strategies – 3 Cr. *
Leadership and Practicum Paths (9 Cr.) Choose One Path:
- Public Health Path:
- PHS 318 – Hlth Srvcs Leadership & Administration – 3 Cr. *
- PHS 470 – Public Health Practicum – 6 Cr. *
- Healthcare Leadership Path:
- HCL 212 – Leadership in Healthcare Organizations – 4 Cr. *
- HCL 480 – Healthcare Leadership Practicum – 5 Cr. *
Interprofessional Education (15 Cr.)
- IPE 103 – Exploring the Health Professions – 3 Cr. *
- IPE 233 – Principles of Health Education & Promoti – 3 Cr. *
- IPE 304 – Introduction to Epidemiology – 3 Cr. *
- IPE 315 – Intro Evid-Bsd Pract Hlth Pros – 3 Cr. *
- IPE 318 – Global Health Issues – 3 Cr. *
Note:
* Grade of C- (1.700) or better required
e Students admitted to the BSIPH/MPH or BSIPH/MHA 3+1 program will take designated graduate-level early entry courses in place of courses with this notation.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment in healthcare occupations is expected to grow much faster than the average of all other occupations through 2033 – with about 1.9 million openings each year.
Careers in Public Health and Healthcare Leadership:
- Community health worker
- Environmental health officer
- Epidemiologist
- Healthcare administrator
- Health education/health promotion specialist
- Biostatistician
Since the inception of Valpo’s public health program, our graduates have gone on to serve at Advent Health, HealthLinc, Henry Ford Health, Mayo Clinic, Stryker, various state and local health departments, and more.
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