504 Life Sciences, 372-8109
The applied health science major is designed to prepare graduates for work in a health-related field and for further education and training at the post baccalaureate level. The AHS major consists of three separate tracks which have common general education, core and supportive requirements but differing cognate courses. The diversified curriculum provides a strong background in the basic sciences and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The health science track is designed to prepare students for entry into post baccalaureate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, occupational and environmental health and a variety of other options including medical school.
The allied health track is open to any student who has completed an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field. Those courses which comprise the technical or clinical practice component of the associate degree may be used to satisfy the cognate requirements of the baccalaureate degree.
The applied microbiology track is designed to prepare students for work in public health agencies, infection control, food production and research, medical microbiology and the biotechnology industry. Additionally the major will prepare students for entry into graduate programs of microbiology and public health.
Sample program (health science track)
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1000 Fine Arts Center, 372-2786
[No new majors accepted after January 1999.]
A bachelor of science in art therapy is available through the College of Health and Human Services in cooperation with the School of Art. The program offers studio art courses, art therapy methodology courses, supportive core requirements and a cognate or specialization in psychology, special education or gerontology. Additional cognates, as well as dual degree opportunities (art education and social work) are available. Students must meet with their advisers to secure permission to map out the most appropriate curriculum.
The interdisciplinary nature of this pre-professional program can lead to entry-level positions in a variety of social service agencies. The program also strives to fulfill requirements for entry into master's degree training programs in art therapy approved by the American Art Therapy Association. Students who are serious about pursuing a career in art therapy are strongly advised to continue with their education at the graduate level.
The role of the art therapist as a member of the health care team is gaining wide acceptance. In recent years an increasing variety of clients have been served by art therapists. Changing practices in the field of mental health have created an even broader definition of the art therapy specialization. It is quite common today to find art therapists with graduate degrees working in special education programs, nursing homes, community art centers, community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals and other health care and social service agencies.
Students graduating from this program are able to work for change within a variety of treatment and mental health settings in a way which is respectful of individual differences and cultural identities.
Students can enroll at the University as a pre-art therapy major. They can apply to the program once the following criteria have been met:
In order to continue in the program, all art therapy majors are required to have the grade of "C" or higher in all program core courses, supportive core requirements, studio elective, studio concentration courses and cognate courses. It is important to note that students will be required to repeat courses if they fail to earn a "C" or higher; if they fail to do so, they will be denied permission to do their practicum. Only two courses required for the major can be repeated one time each. If a repeated course results in a "D" or "F" for the second time, the student will be dismissed from the program. All majors must also have an accumulative GPA of 2.7 before enrolling in ARTT 488. No class required in the major can be taken "S/U". Transfer students must complete the appropriate prerequisites before enrolling in specific courses.
Suggested program
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* Strongly recommended during this year.
** Must be taken during this year.
200 Health Center, 372-2515
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists specialize in the study and treatment of human communication disorders. They work in a variety of professional settings such as public and private schools, hospitals, community clinics, universities, nursing homes and other health care facilities, as well as in private practice. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists work with all ages, from infants to the elderly.
The minimum entry-level qualification for professional practice in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology is a master's degree. The undergraduate curriculum in communication disorders is designed to provide instruction in the basic components of the discipline and to prepare the student for entrance into a graduate training program in communication disorders or other related fields. The undergraduate student will study the basic speech and hearing sciences and the normal human communication process, as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of therapy. Clinical observations are required and a clinical methods class will prepare the student for beginning work with clients. The school practicum experience occurs at the graduate level, however it is strongly recommended that students take the necessary coursework for school certification at the undergraduate level. These courses can be taken as electives.
Admittance to the undergraduate major is restricted to those applicants meeting the following requirements:
For a student to maintain a CDIS major once admitted, the student must have:
For a student to gain entrance into CDIS 421, the student must have:
All major core courses must be taken for a grade, except for those courses graded only "S/U".
Suggested program
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*The student will be placed into CDIS 421 by his or her academic adviser during the junior or senior year. The student will only be able to take 421 at the time designated by the adviser because of the need to limit the enrollment in such a clinical practicum class.
223 Health Center, 372-2326
The criminal justice program integrates coursework and interaction with professionals in various disciplines to prepare students for graduate school, law school and careers throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Graduates of the program work in local law enforcement, state and federal investigative agencies, correctional institutions, adult and juvenile probation and parole, victim's services, private security and other human service-related fields. The graduate of the program receives a bachelor of science in criminal justice degree.
Admittance to the program is restricted to those applicants meeting the following requirements:
Entering freshmen can be admitted if they have an ACT composite score of 24 or higher and high school GPA of at least 3.0.
The program places emphasis on superior academic attainment, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and research potential. Every student must complete an original proposal for research (CRJU 480, Senior Seminar) as well as the field placement or practicum. The student is responsible for developing the internship site. However, all internships are subject to the approval and supervision of the program faculty. It is anticipated that a large number of CRJU graduates will go on to graduate school, law school or enter the field of practice with a view to becoming supervisory-level personnel.
All core courses and core elective courses must be taken for a grade and earn a "C" or higher.
University and general education group requirements
Core courses
Internship
Core electives
Suggested program
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302 Johnston Hall, 372-7859
This program, in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, meets undergraduate education requirements of the American Dietetic Association*.
A declaration of intent to pursue the dietetics program should be filed in the college office during the first year at BGSU. Admission to the program requires the successful completion of 45 hours of credit, a "C" or higher in CHEM 125, 127/128; BIOL 104 or 205; and F&N 207, and also a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Graduates of this program will earn a bachelor of science in dietetics degree.
Upon completion of one professional practicum (internship or AP4) after graduation and the successful completion of the national registration examination, a graduate will be a licensed dietitian (in the state of Ohio) and a registered dietitian (with the American Dietetic Association).
Suggested program
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*Program approval status: Bowling Green State University is currently granted approval status by the American Dietetic Association Council on Education, Division of Education Accreditation/Approval, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Dept. of Education.
223 Health Center, 372-7774
Environmental health graduates are specialists in protecting the environment. They are prepared to evaluate and control threats to air, water and soil. Examples of threatened and threatening environments include such disparate settings as remote mountain lakes, steel mills, rural housing, print shops, restaurants, groundwater aquifers, plastics formulators and wetlands. The environmental health scientist may focus on the health of a particular occupational workforce or the general well-being of a community. In all cases the ability to look comprehensively at environmental problem solving is critical.
Graduates meet the educational requirements to become Registered Sanitarians (RS) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) after gaining sufficient experience and passing the appropriate professional examinations. Primary places of employment are in industry, government, insurance risk management agencies, environmental engineering firms, consulting firms, testing laboratories, health care facilities and educational institutions.
The curriculum emphasizes the biological, chemical and physical sciences with additional requirements linking policy with successful practice. Students learn to investigate and sample indoor and outdoor environments, and implement techniques to solve environmental problems. Further hands-on experience is obtained working in our dedicated environmental health laboratories. Study is enhanced through an internship experience as a working professional in either an agency or a private company. As one of only 24 nationally accredited environmental health programs in the United States, the educational experience is notably comprehensive and well-directed. Please check with the program office for further specifics about the program and for information about enrollment policies.
Sample program
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Other environmental programs are also offered by the College of Arts and Sciences (see p. 59) and the College of Technology (see p 113).
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