Department of Preventive Medicine
IR ELECTIVES (MINIMUM 8 UNITS)
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IR 305 Managing New Global Challenges 4 IR 306 International Organizations 4 IR 307 Contemporary International Politics 4 IR 308 Globalization: Issues and Controversies 4 IR 315 Ethnicity and Nationalism in World Politics 4 IR 323 Politics of Global Environment 4 IR 325 Rich and Poor States in the World Political Economy 4 IR 371 Global Civil Society: Non-State Actors in World Politics 4 IR 424 Citizenship and Migration in International Politics 4 IR 444 Issues and Theories in Global Society 4 OTHER ELECTIVES (MAXIMUM 8 UNITS)
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BISC 120Lx General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution, or BISC 121L Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution 4 BISC 320L Molecular Biology 4 BISC 330L Biochemistry 4 CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4 CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4 CHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry 4 GERO 483 Global Health and Aging 4 PHYS 135aL Physics for the Life Sciences, or PHYS 151L Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4 PHYS 135bL Physics for the Life Sciences, or PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 POSC 442 The Politics of Human Differences: Diversity and Discrimination 4 POSC 451 Politics of Resources and Development 4 POSC 456 Women in International Development 4 PPD 250 Third World Cities 4 PPD 382 International Development 4 SOCI 432 Racial and Ethnic Relations in a Global Society 4 SOCI 460 Key Issues in Contemporary International Migration 4 SOCI 470 Development and Social Change in the Third World 4
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Progressive Degree Programs in Preventive Medicine
The Master of Public Health, the Master of Science in Biostatistics and the Master of Science in Molecular Epidemiology programs admit a limited number of undergraduate students to a progressive degree program which allows them to pursue a master’s level degree while completing the bachelor’s degree. Applicants to the program must have com pleted 64 units of course work and must submit their applications prior to the completion of 96 units of course work. Applicants need not submit GRE scores, but are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. The application for admission to a progressive degree program must be accompanied by an approved course plan proposal and two letters of recommendation. The requirements for both the B.S. and the master’s degrees must be satisfied, including a minimum of 128 undergraduate units. For further details on progressive degree programs, see page 86. Minor in Cinema-Television for the Health Professions
This minor introduces pre-health students to the theory and techniques of the cinematic arts and to a set of media practices useful for the implementation of health promotion strategies. This minor is designed for students who plan to enter careers or professional programs in medicine after graduation and are interested in working with film and television producers to disseminate accurate health information to the public. It complements major programs such as biological sciences, chemistry, kinesiology, health promotion and disease prevention studies, and environmental studies. REQUIRED COURSES (24 UNITS)
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CTCS 190 Introduction to Cinema HP 345 Health Issues in Entertainment Media Two of the following: HP 370 Introduction to Epidemiology: Methods and Applications HP 401 Cultural Competence in Medicine HP 408 Environmental Health in the Community HP 410 Issues in Prevention and Cessation of Drug Abuse HP 420 Gender and Minority Health Issues HP 421 Violence as a Public Health Issue HP 422 AIDS in Society
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Eight additional units from the following: CTAN 451 History of Animation 2 CTCS 400 Non-Fiction Film and Television 4 CTPR 301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film 4 CTPR 375 Functions of a Director 4 CTPR 385 Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques 4 CTPR 474 Television Documentary Production 4 CTWR 315x Filmwriting 3 CTWR 412 Introduction to Screenwriting 2 CTWR 416 Motion Picture Script Analysis 2-4 Minor in Cultural Competence in Medicine
This minor is designed for students who plan to enter careers or professional programs in medicine after graduation and are interested in using cultural knowledge to provide more effective health care. The minor focuses on cultural differences in the understanding of health, disease, health care and risk factors unique to specific populations. The minor provides a foundation for students who want to become effective health care providers in an increasingly diverse society. It complements major programs such as biological sciences, chemistry, kinesiology and envi ronmental studies. REQUIRED COURSES (20 UNITS)
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HP 200 Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 4 HP 400 Culture, Lifestyle and Health 4 HP 401 Cultural Competence in Medicine 4 HP 420 Gender and Minority Health Issues 4 One of the following: HP 370 Introduction to Epidemiology: Methods and Applications 4 HP 402 Maternal and Child Health 4 HP 408 Environmental Health in the Community 4 HP 410 Issues in Prevention and Cessation of Drug Abuse 4 HP 421 Violence as a Public Health Issue 4 HP 422 AIDS in Society 4 HP 442 Chronic Disease Epidemiology 4 HP 450 Traditional Eastern Medicine and Modern Health 4 HP 460 Adolescent Health 4 PSYC 462 Minority Mental Health 4