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Student Handbook 2018-2019 Academic Year

Baccalaureate Programs: Biostatistics

Emergency Management Health Management

Public Health

Tegeler Hall, 300 West

3550 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103

314-977-3934 http://www.slu.edu/public-health-social-justice/

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Table of Contents

Saint Louis University Mission .......................................................................................................... 4 College for Public Health & Social Justice Mission...................................................................... 4 2018-2019 Programs and Administrative Team ........................................................................ 5 Undergraduate Academic Programs ............................................................................................... 5 Administrative Team ............................................................................................................................. 5 Contact Information ............................................................................................................................... 6

Admissions & Academics ..................................................................................................................... 7

Academic Integrity ................................................................................................................................. 7 Academic Records .................................................................................................................................. 8 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ........................................................................ 9 Title IX Statement ................................................................................................................................... 9 Class Attendance ...................................................................................................................................10 Course Evaluation .................................................................................................................................10 Grading .....................................................................................................................................................10 Appealing a Grade.................................................................................................................................11 Dean’s List................................................................................................................................................11 Probation & Dismissal.........................................................................................................................11 Academic Advising & Faculty Mentors .........................................................................................13 Registration .............................................................................................................................................13 Failure to Register ................................................................................................................................14 Adding a Course ....................................................................................................................................14 Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course ........................................................................................14 Courses Taken on a Pass/No Pass Basis ......................................................................................14 General Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................14 Courses Taken for Audit .....................................................................................................................15 Course Extensions (Incompletes) ..................................................................................................15 Double Majors ........................................................................................................................................15 Permission to Take Courses at Other Colleges or Universities ...........................................15 Online & SPS Courses ..........................................................................................................................16 Internship & Course Credit ...............................................................................................................16 Accelerated Program Policies ..........................................................................................................16 Accelerated BS-BST/MS-Health Data Science Program Policies & Procedures ...........19 Accelerated BS-PH/MPH Program Policies & Procedures ...................................................19 Accelerated BS-HM/MHA Program Policies & Procedures ..................................................20

Graduation & Degree Conferral ..................................................................................................... 22

Degree Conferral ...................................................................................................................................22 Undergraduate Degree Application ...............................................................................................22 Graduation Ceremonies ......................................................................................................................22 Graduation Requirements .................................................................................................................22 Graduation with Latin Honors .........................................................................................................23 Graduation with University Honors Distinction from SLU ...................................................23

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Communication .................................................................................................................................... 24

Blackboard Learn ..................................................................................................................................24 Bulletin Boards ......................................................................................................................................24 Cell Phones ..............................................................................................................................................24 E-Mail.........................................................................................................................................................24 Friday Mailer ..........................................................................................................................................24 Public Health Club (PHC) ...................................................................................................................24 Student Government Association (SGA) ......................................................................................24 University Catalog ................................................................................................................................24

Campus Life ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Billiken Shuttle Service .......................................................................................................................25 Bookstores ...............................................................................................................................................25 Computer Labs .......................................................................................................................................25 Fitness & Recreation Facilities ........................................................................................................25 SLU ID Cards ...........................................................................................................................................25 Student Lounge ......................................................................................................................................25 Libraries ...................................................................................................................................................25 mySLU .......................................................................................................................................................26 Public Safety ...........................................................................................................................................26 Student Success Center .......................................................................................................................26 Career Services ......................................................................................................................................26

Appendix A – Helpful Contact Information ................................................................................ 27 Appendix B – CPHSJ Core Curriculum Explanations ............................................................... 28 Appendix C – Core Curriculum Notes ........................................................................................... 29 Appendix D – Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................. 30 Biostatistics .............................................................................................................................................30 Emergency Management ...................................................................................................................30 Health Management .............................................................................................................................31 Public Health...........................................................................................................................................32

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Saint Louis University Mission

The mission of Saint Louis University is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. The University seeks excellence in the fulfillment of its corpo-rate purposes of teaching, research, health care and service to the community. It is dedi-cated to leadership in the continuing quest for understanding of God’s creation and for the discovery, dissemination and integration of the values, knowledge and skills required to transform society in the spirit of the Gospels. As a Catholic, Jesuit university this pursuit is motivated by the inspiration and values of the Judeo-Christian tradition and is guided by the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the Society of Jesus.

College for Public Health & Social Justice Mission

The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is the only academic unit of its kind, studying social, environmental and physical influences that together deter-mine the health and well-being of people and communities.

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2018-2019 Programs and Administrative Team

Undergraduate Academic Programs

Majors Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Bachelor of Science in Health Management Bachelor of Science in Public Health Minors Minor in Emergency Management Minor in Public Health Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics / Master of Science in Health Data Science Bachelor of Science in Health Management / Master of Health Administration Bachelor of Science in Public Health / Master of Public Health

Administrative Team

Thomas E. Burroughs, PhD .................................. Dean Nancy Weaver, PhD, MPH ..................................... Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Af-

fairs Lauren Arnold, PhD, MPH ..................................... Director, Undergraduate Public Health Pro-

grams Kevin Syberg, DrPH, MPH ..................................... Health Management, Director of Curriculum Maggie Callon, MSW, LSCW.................................. Undergraduate Coordinator Natalie Floeh, MA ..................................................... Academic Advisor, Sr. Ryan Wittekiend, MS .............................................. Academic Advisor Katie Linnenbrink .................................................... Administrative Secretary

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Contact Information

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL JUSTICE

TEGELER HALL, SUITE 300 WEST FRONT DESK: 314-977-3934

FAX: 314-977-1616

Last Name First Name Title Phone E-mail

Arnold Lauren Director, Undergraduate Public Health Programs

977-8156 lauren.arnold@slu.edu

Burroughs Thomas Dean, College for Public Health & Social Justice

977-9425 tom.burroughs@health.slu.edu

Callon Maggie Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator

977-8210 maggie.callon@slu.edu

Floeh Natalie Academic Advisor, Sr. 977-1983 natalie.floeh@slu.edu

Linnenbrink Katie Administrative Secretary 977-3934 katie.linnenbrink@slu.edu

Syberg Kevin Health Management Director of Curriculum

977-8113 kevin.syberg@slu.edu

Weaver Nancy Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs

977-4048 nancy.weaver@slu.edu

Wittekiend Ryan Academic Advisor 977-3940 ryan.wittekiend@slu.edu

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Admissions & Academics

The following policies and procedures have been adopted by the College for Public Health & Social Justice and are meant to reflect the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty and staff. While the following is the best reflection of policy as it currently exists, the fac-ulty and administration of the College reserve the right to modify any policy through the appropriate channels. This flexibility allows us to maintain the student-focused mission of the College and provide the necessary means to maintain the integrity of our learning envi-ronment.

Academic Integrity

As described in the Academic Catalog, academic integrity is honest, truthful and responsi-ble conduct in all academic endeavors. The mission of Saint Louis University is "the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity." Accordingly, all acts of falsehood demean and compromise the corporate endeavors of teaching, research, health care, and community service through which SLU embodies its mission. The Univer-sity strives to prepare students for lives of personal and professional integrity, and there-fore regards all breaches of academic integrity as matters of serious concern. The govern-ing University-level Academic Integrity Policy was adopted in Spring 2015, and can be ac-cessed on the Provost's Office website.

Additionally, each SLU College, School, and Center has adopted its own academic integrity policies, available on their respective websites. All SLU students are expected to know and abide by these policies, which detail definitions of violations, processes for reporting viola-tions, sanctions, and appeals.

CPHSJ Academic Integrity Module & Honor Code

The CPHSJ policy on Academic Integrity is consistent with the Saint Louis University Policy. All undergraduates pursuing majors in Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Man-agement, and Public Health are responsible for reading this policy and completing the online Academic Integrity Module (found on the CPHSJ Google website). Students must sign the honor code after declaring their major and return the signed form to Tegeler Suite 300 West; failure to do so will result in a registration hold being placed on the academic record. Violation of Academic Integrity expectations and/or the Honor Code will be ad-dressed according to the Academic Misconduct Policy and Appendices adopted by the CPHSJ faculty and may result in severe consequences/penalties, up to and including expul-sion.

Policy on Style for Citation and Plagiarism

Please consult the SLU Academic Integrity Policy for more complete information on the def-initions and policies.

The two key purposes of citation are to: 1) give appropriate credit to the authors of infor-mation, research findings, and/or ideas (and avoid plagiarism); and 2) facilitate access by your readers to the sources you use in your research.

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Quotations

When directly quoting an outside source, the borrowed text, regardless of the amount, must be surrounded by quotation marks or block quoted. Quoted text over two lines in length should be single-spaced and indented beyond the normal margins. Every quote must include a source—the author, title, volume, page numbers, etc.—whether an internal reference, footnote, or endnote is used in conjunction with a bibliography page.

Paraphrasing or Citing an Idea

When summarizing an outside source in your own words or citing another person’s ideas, quotation marks are not necessary, but the source must be included.

Generally speaking, the three keys of acceptable citation practice are: 1) thoroughness, 2) accuracy, and 3) consistency. In other words, be sure to fully cite all sources used (thor-oughness), be accurate in the citation information provided, and be consistent in the cita-tion style you adopt. All references should include the following elements: 1) last names along with first and middle initials; 2) full title of reference; 3) name of journal or book; 4) publication city, publisher, volume, and date; and 5) page numbers referenced. When cit-ing information from the Internet, include the URL at the end, with the “access date” (i.e., when you obtained the information), just as you would list the document number and date for all public documents. When citing ideas or words from an individual that are not pub-lished, you can write “personal communication” along with the person’s name and date of communication. Typical formats for citing references and books can be found in the Ameri-can Journal of Public Health.

Cheating behaviors. Unless given expressed permission from the instructor, students must complete all exams independently without the use of reference sources.

The CPHSJ expects that all students are fully committed to ethical practices and demon-strate integrity in completing their work. Academic misconduct is a serious violation of the policy and spirit of the College for Public Health & Social Justice. If substantiated, acts of ac-ademic misconduct may be sanctioned by grade penalty (e.g., an “F” in the course) or more severely (e.g., program dismissal). In most cases, the faculty member and student will reach an agreement about how to best remedy the situation. However, the CPHSJ Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or the SLU office of Student Responsibility and Community Stand-ards may become involved as deemed appropriate. Substantiated cases of academic cases will be documented in the student record.

Academic Records

Confidentiality of Student Records

Student records, both academic and personal, are confidential to the student and the insti-tution. Because of the professional and legal responsibilities involved, record-keeping is delegated only to responsible persons who realize the confidential nature of such records. All students shall have the right of privacy in regard to their records afforded to them by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

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In keeping with these standards:

1. Official transcripts are kept only in the Office of the University Registrar, and only this office releases the transcript when requested formally by the student. The aca-demic record kept in the CPHSJ is never released outside of the University.

2. Medical records are preserved in the appropriate office in the Student Health Center and/or the University Counseling Center and are interpreted only by a member of the health care professions.

3. Counseling records (or summary statements) are not released without the explicit consent of the student. This includes any disciplinary action taken while in the Uni-versity, psychological counseling, emotional issues, etc.

4. Financial records exist in the Offices of Admission and Office of Student Financial Services. The College for Public Health & Social Justice keeps no official record of fi-nancial aid and considers such information as strictly confidential between the stu-dent and the University.

Use of Records within the College for Public Health & Social Justice

1. CPHSJ staff and faculty members with a legitimate educational interest have access to student records.

2. Requests for student information directed to the College will be answered by form letter giving only the facts of public knowledge, defined as facts of attendance, dates of attendance, and the date of graduation if a degree was conferred.

3. Students’ names, dates of attendance, degrees, honors conferred and other infor-mation which appeared in a newspaper or publication are considered public infor-mation and thus, may be confirmed upon request.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Students with a documented disability who wish to request academic accommodations must contact Disability Services to discuss accommodation requests and eligibility require-ments. Once successfully registered, the student also must notify the course instructor that they wish to access accommodations in the course. Please contact Disability Services, lo-cated within the Student Success Center, at Disability_services@slu.edu or 314.977.3484 to schedule an appointment. Confidentiality will be observed in all inquiries. Once approved, information about the student’s eligibility for academic accommodations will be shared with course instructors via email from Disability Services and viewed within Banner via the instructor’s course roster. Note: Students who do not have a documented disability but who think they may have one are encouraged to contact to Disability Services.

Title IX Statement

Saint Louis University and its faculty are committed to supporting our students and seeking an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. If you have encoun-tered any form of sexual misconduct (e.g. sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, do-mestic or dating violence), we encourage you to report this to the University. If you speak

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with a faculty member about an incident of misconduct, that faculty member must notify SLU’s Title IX coordinator, Anna R. Kratky (DuBourg Hall, room 36; anna.kratky@slu.edu; 314-977-3886) and share the basic facts of your experience with her. With the exception of identified confidential resources on campus, all staff members are considered “responsible employees” and must report known incidents to the Title IX coordinator as well. The Title IX coordinator will then be available to assist you in understanding all of your options and in connecting you with all possible resources on and off campus.

If you wish to speak with a confidential source, you may contact the counselors at the Uni-versity Counseling Center at 314-977-TALK (8255). To view SLU’s sexual misconduct pol-icy and for resources, please visit: https://www.slu.edu/general-counsel and www.slu.edu/here4you.

Class Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes. Class absences are a serious matter and must be resolved to the satisfaction of the instructor before a final grade will be issued. Exami-nations are to be taken and assignments are to be submitted as scheduled. Students will adhere to all guidelines for class attendance, make-up examinations, and acceptance of late assignments as established by the instructor of each course. The responsibility for making arrangements for absences, make-up examinations, or late assignments remains with the student.

Course Evaluation

Students complete an online evaluation of teaching methodology and effectiveness at the conclusion of each CPHSJ course. These results are summarized and shared with the fac-ulty member and others in the College and used to maximize program quality. These sur-veys and the open ended comments are anonymous.

Grading

The following grading scale applies to all CPHSJ undergraduate Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management and Public Health courses:

In addition, students are required to earn the following minimum grades:

Letter Grade Percentage GPA

A 92-100 4.0 A- 90-91 3.7 B+ 87-89 3.3 B 82-86 3.0 B- 80-81 2.7 C+ 77-79 2.3 C 72-76 2.0 C- 70-71 1.7 D 60-69 1.0 F <60 0.0

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“C” in all required Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, and Public Health Major Courses and Major Electives

“C-” in all Core Courses

“D” in all General Electives counting toward the minimum total 120 credits required for graduation

Appealing a Grade

If a student has questions about or disagrees with a grade, s/he should contact the faculty member who assigned the grade. A student has four weeks after the posting of the grade to initiate an appeal to the faculty member. Appeal beyond this time period should be sent to the Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs. Students who wish to appeal the Asso-ciate Dean’s decision may then appeal to the Dean of the College for Public Health & Social Justice.

Dean’s List

Undergraduates in the College for Public Health & Social Justice who earn a semester GPA of 3.70, with a minimum of 12 credits of graded course work in a given semester are named to the Dean’s List. These students receive a letter of recognition from the Dean.

Probation & Dismissal

Undergraduate Program Academic Probation

To remain in good academic standing, undergraduates in the Biostatistics, Emergency Man-agement, Health Management, and Public Health programs must maintain a 2.50 cumula-tive grade point average (GPA). Students whose cumulative GPA falls these thresholds will be placed on probationary status and given the following two semesters to:

1. Meet the required minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and 2. Show evidence of the capacity to successfully complete a Bachelor of Science degree

in Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, or Public Health.

The Director of Undergraduate Public Health Programs will notify students in writing of their academic probation status. Probationary letters remain in the student’s academic file.

While on academic probation, a student may take no more than 15 credits of course work. S/he may submit a graduation application, but degree conferral is contingent upon achiev-ing good academic standing. The courses that may be taken while on probation can also be limited by the Director of Undergraduate Public Health Programs.

Program Dismissal

Students are subject to dismissal from the undergraduate programs in Biostatistics, Emer-gency Management, Health Management, and Public Health for academic or professional reasons under the following conditions:

1. Failure to attain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 for three consecu-tive semesters.

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2. Consistently exhibiting behavior considered unacceptable for either the study of Bi-ostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, or Public Health or a ca-reer in these fields.

Program dismissal is conveyed in writing to the student by the Director of Undergraduate Public Health Programs.

Students who are dismissed from the majors in Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, or Public Health may work with their academic advisor to apply for another CPHSJ major that does not require a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or apply for transfer to another school/college within the University. The student must fill out a Major Application form with his/her advisor.

Dismissed students may also be moved into the “Still Deciding” category within the CPHSJ while they work to improve their GPA and re-declare their major. Still Deciding allows stu-dents to continue working with their existing Academic Advisor. Students cannot graduate while in the Still Deciding category.

Appealing Program Dismissal

Students who wish to appeal program dismissal should convey the appeal in writing to the CPHSJ Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs by the date noted on their dismissal notification. The Associate Dean will then research the matter, make appropriate inquiries, and review all appropriate/related documentation. If the Associate Dean upholds program dismissal, then the student may appeal the decision to the CPHSJ Dean.

University Probation and Dismissal

University probation and dismissal policies are described in the University Catalog.

Appealing University Dismissal

University dismissal notification is communicated in writing by the CPHSJ Dean. Students who wish to appeal University dismissal must complete the following steps:

Submit a Petition for Reinstatement (including supporting documents described on the form)

Complete a Self-Assessment form Calculate the GPA needed to earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA (in the following semester)

These forms are available from the College upon request as a part of the dismissal appeal process. Appeal forms must be submitted to the CPHSJ Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs within 10 business days of the University dismissal notification. Once the appeal forms are received, they will be reviewed by the Public Health Steering Committee, which will make a recommendation to the CPHSJ Dean. Students who wish to meet with the Committee may do so. The final appeal decision is made by the CPHSJ Dean. There are two options for a dismissal appeal outcome:

1. Allow the student to continue at Saint Louis University as a CPHSJ student.

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2. Deny the appeal and uphold the University dismissal decision. The appeal decision is communicated in writing by the CPHSJ Dean to the student, the stu-dent’s academic advisor, and the Program Director. If the University dismissal is upheld, then the Office of the Registrar is also notified in writing. The decision of the Dean is final. However, students who wish to appeal the dismissal pro-cess may contact the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, who will ensure the process was followed correctly. Failure to submit a Reinstatement request within the time frame outlined in the University dismissal notification forfeits the appeal option. At that time, the Registrar will be notified of the student’s dismissal. A student who wishes to be reinstated after that time must re-apply to the University.

Academic Advising & Faculty Mentors

All CPHSJ undergraduates are assigned to both an Academic Advisor and a Faculty Mentor who will work with them during their academic careers at Saint Louis University. Aca-demic Advisors aid students with developmental transitions, plan and approve course reg-istration, clarify program/curriculum requirements, monitor academic progress and refer students to resources for academic and support services on campus. Faculty Mentors sup-port students in professional growth and exploration of career goals. They also recom-mend experiences that would be advantageous for students post-graduation.

Each semester, students are required to meet with both their Faculty Mentor and their Aca-demic Advisor. Academic Advising offices are located in Tegeler 300 West. Students can make appointments with their Academic Advisor using SLU Appointments, found in mySLU, under the “Tools” menu. Students schedule Faculty Mentor appointments by directly con-tacting their Faculty Mentor.

Registration

Prior to each registration period, students must meet with their Academic Advisor to re-view their academic progress and curriculum plan. They also must meet with their Faculty Mentor. Following these appointments, the Academic Advisor and Mentor each release the registration holds on the student’s record, allowing the student to self-register through BANNER Self-Service. Detailed directions for on-line registration are available on the Reg-istrar’s website.

Students’ registration selections may be subject to change by administrative staff. Reasons for this include (but are not limited to) failure to meet a pre-requisite requirement; a need to ensure that all students have the opportunity to complete program requirements; and failure to adhere to credit restrictions due to probation requirements.

Undergraduates who wish to take graduate-level coursework and who are not in an accel-erated BS/Master’s program must meet the criteria and credit restrictions set forth by the

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University and complete the Petition for Post-Baccalaureate Coursework (Form No. 12). Any student with curricular issues related to credit restrictions when taking graduate course-work should consult with their Academic Advisor.

Failure to Register

Students who are not registered by the close of the registration period and who have not submitted the Petition for Complete Withdrawal (Form No. 9) for a given semester will have their record closed and be required to complete the Petition for Activation of Non-Regis-tered Student Record (Form No. 6).

Adding a Course

Students may add a course through BANNER Self-Service anytime during registration through the first week of the semester. When adding a course after the first week of class, students should seek approval from the course instructor and complete the necessary pa-perwork.

Dropping/Withdrawing from a Course

Students may drop or withdraw from a course only during the time period designated by the University. Students may complete the drop process through BANNER Self-Service at any time during the registration period through the second week of the semester. After the second week in the semester, students can withdraw from classes on their own through Banner. If a student does not request a “W” through Banner before the end of Week 10 of the semester, they are at risk of receiving a failing grade in the course.

Courses Taken on a Pass/No Pass Basis

Courses taken with a Pass/No Pass grading option cannot be used to fulfill major course-work or core requirements. However, a maximum of two courses (six credit hours) taken Pass/No Pass can count toward general elective credit needed towards the 120 credits re-quired for graduation. Pass/No Pass courses are not calculated into the GPA. Students who wish to pursue a Pass/No Pass grading option must complete a Petition for Pass/No Pass Grading Scale (Form No. 10) within the first two weeks of the semester.

General Elective Courses

In addition to required Major Courses, Major Electives, and Core Courses, students take General Elective courses to fill the remaining credits needed for completion of the degree (minimum 120 total credits). General Electives can be fulfilled with courses offered by other Colleges/Departments at SLU, transfer courses, study abroad courses, and ROTC courses. Any course with a 4-digit number beginning in zero, e.g. MATH-0260, will not count toward the 120 credits for graduation. All General Elective courses must be com-pleted with a grade of “D” or higher in order to apply to degree requirements.

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Courses Taken for Audit

Audited courses appear on the transcript but cannot be used to fulfill any curriculum re-quirements, do not count toward the minimum 120 credits required for graduation, and are not calculated into the GPA. Students who wish to audit a course should meet with the instructor to seek approval and clarify expectations for participation in the course. Once approval is given, students submit a Petition for Course Audit (Form No. 3) to their Aca-demic Advisor.

Course Extensions (Incompletes)

Students who experience circumstances that prevent them from completing all coursework before the final day of class may request a Course Extension through the Petition for Course Extension (Form No. 2). An extension may not be granted to avoid an unsatisfactory grade. University policy stipulates that the student and the instructor agree in writing to the con-ditions for clearing the Incomplete from the student’s transcript. The course instructor submits the completed Petition to the Registrar. The Registrar assigns the “I” grade and notes the date by which outstanding work must be completed. If the work is not completed by the established deadline, then the “I” is changed to an “F.” Per University policy, an “I” must be cleared within one year after the course was taken. However, if the “I” is assigned to a course that serves as a pre-requisite for other coursework, then it must be cleared by the end of the first week of the course for which it is required.

Secondary Majors

Students who wish to pursue a secondary major must declare the Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, or Public Health major as the primary major. In addi-tion, students must complete the core requirements for the CPHSJ major, instead of the core requirements for the second major. Students who choose a secondary major within the CPHSJ will follow the core for the major designated as primary and should discuss this with their academic advisor.

Permission to Take Courses at Other Colleges or Universities

Under special circumstances, students may be permitted to fulfill some course require-ments at another college or university while attending Saint Louis University. Students who wish to take courses outside of the University should first visit the Unofficial Transfer Articulation page on the SLU website, titled “How Will My Credits Transfer?” to see if the course has been previously approved for articulation with the University or if they will need to submit a new petition to have the course reviewed. Students complete the Petition for Undergraduate Off-Campus Summer Enrollment (Form No. 7) and are strongly encouraged to work with the Academic Advisors through this process. Students who study abroad work with the Study Abroad Office to complete a similar process. Per University policy, a minimum grade of “C” is required for any course to be accepted for transfer credit. Grades for transferred coursework are not included in the Saint Louis Uni-versity GPA. No more than 64 credits from a community college can be applied toward the

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baccalaureate degree. There is no limit on the acceptable number of credits from an ac-credited 4-year institution. However, to meet the University residency requirement, 30 of the final 36 credits of coursework must be completed through SLU or an approved Study Abroad program in order to earn a SLU degree.

Students must request an official transcript to be sent from the Registrar of the other col-lege/university directly to SLU’s Office of the Registrar. The Registrar will accept official transcripts issued to students as long as they are in a University-sealed envelope. Failure to provide the transcript in a timely manner may prevent progression in one’s major or de-lay graduation. A Form 7 must be on file in the student’s academic record for the Registrar to articulate the course(s).

Up to 6 credits of transfer coursework may be used towards the Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, and Public Health major courses. Such courses will be reviewed by the Director of Undergraduate Public Health Programs.

Online & SPS Courses

Online coursework from outside Saint Louis University will be allowed for core classes and general electives providing that the classes are taken at an accredited institution and trans-fer to SLU in accordance with University policies.

Courses offered by the School for Professional Studies (SPS) at Saint Louis University are designed to meet the needs of non-traditional undergraduate students. Undergraduate Bi-ostatistics, Health Management, Emergency Management, and Public Health students may seek approval to take online courses offered by SPS. However, this does not guarantee en-rollment in these courses, as course registration is at the discretion of SPS. Additional mi-nors or majors through the SPS will not be permitted while a student is completing an un-dergraduate degree in the CPHSJ.

Internship & Course Credit

The Undergraduate Public Health Programs (Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, and Public Health) do not give academic credit for internships. However, stu-dents are encouraged to seek extra-curricular internship and volunteer experiences. When the Undergraduate Public Health Programs learns of such opportunities, the information is disseminated to students via regular program communications (e.g. Google website, weekly Mailer, etc.)

Accelerated Program Policies

This section applies to students working with their Academic Advisor to plan an accelerated curriculum and who have met requirements to apply to the program in their fifth semester of collegiate study.

Admission and Academic Progress

The Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s program is an accelerated curriculum plan in which a student earns both their undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree and their Master’s

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Degree in five years. A student’s acceptance into a CPHSJ undergraduate program does not guarantee acceptance into any of the accelerated programs. Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

Students must be in their fifth semester of collegiate study, with at least one semes-ter with an established GPA at SLU.

Students must demonstrate a plan to complete all 90 credits required for their BST/HM/PH major by the beginning of their fourth year of studies.

Students must be eligible to complete the accelerated curriculum with no more than 15 credits (BSPH/MPH, BSBST/MSHDS) or 15.5 credits (BSHM/MHA) during any semester in year 4 of the program.

Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing with Saint Louis Uni-versity and the College for Public Health & Social Justice.

Students must demonstrate the potential for leadership in their chosen field; this can be done through engagement in volunteer activities or work experience.

Each accelerated program has a minimum cumulative GPA requirement. Please see each program section below for details.

Academic Advising

Students accepted into the accelerated program continue to meet with their Academic Ad-visor through their senior year to ensure that all remaining undergraduate requirements are met. Students work with their Advisors and Coordinators in their CPHSJ graduate pro-gram to register for graduate-level courses.

Accelerated Coursework

In accordance with CPHSJ policy, accelerated students must earn at least a “B-” in all re-quired graduate coursework taken during year 4 to remain in good academic standing for progression to year 5 of their graduate program. Additionally, accelerated students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA as dictated by their accelerated program (3.4 for BSPH/MPH and BSHM/MHA; 3.0 for BSBST/MS-HDS) in each semester following their ac-ceptance into the program. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to dismissal from the accelerated program. Upon graduation with the BS degree, accelerated students follow policies of their graduate program. Students who begin the accelerated program and choose not to continue after year 4 must notify both the CPHSJ graduate program and the Undergraduate Public Health Programs immediately and ideally by January of year 4; fail-ure to do so may result in an extension of time to earn the undergraduate degree.

Course Overload

Dependent on their accelerated program (MPH, MHA, MS-Health Data Science) accelerated students enrolled in graduate (5000-level) courses are not permitted to register for more than 15 credits (BSPH/MPH, BSBST/MS-HDS) or 15.5 credits (BSHM/MHA) during each se-mester of year 4 of studies; these limits include all coursework taken, both undergraduate and graduate.

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Online Courses During senior year (year 4 of the Accelerated Program) students may not take 4000/5000-level courses online if an in-classroom format is offered. Exceptions are granted when a student needs a course that is only offered in an online format. Any further exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Graduate Program Director.

Probation

Accelerated program students follow undergraduate probation policies until conferral of the baccalaureate degree. Additionally, it is expected that graduate coursework taken for the accelerated program in year 4 will meet the CPHSJ graduate program’s standards for good academic standing; this coursework will be reviewed by the student’s graduate pro-gram after completion of year 4 to determine good academic standing and ability to con-tinue the master’s degree in year 5. After conferral of the baccalaureate degree, accelerated program students are subject to their graduate program’s probation policies.

Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships

Accelerated students are not eligible for graduate assistantships in year 4 of the program, while they still have undergraduate status.

Classification

Students are considered undergraduate students until the time of the conferral of their bac-calaureate degree. Therefore, until this time, students will be subject to all policies and procedures appropriate for undergraduate students. Immediately upon graduation with a baccalaureate degree, students accepted to the accelerated program will be subject to all policies and procedures of the Office of Graduate Education and the CPHSJ graduate stu-dent manual. Grades earned in 5000-level courses during a student’s senior year are in-cluded in both the undergraduate and graduate GPA.

Deferral of Matriculation at SLU School of Medicine or Accelerated Program Year 5

Students who begin the accelerated program and who also receive admission to SLU School of Medicine may defer the start of medical school and complete the MPH prior to beginning medical school or may defer year 5 of the accelerated program until they have completed one or two years of their medical school requirements. This decision must be made in con-junction with advisors in the student’s CPHSJ graduate program and the SLU School of Med-icine. Deferral of matriculation to the School of Medicine requires the student to complete all procedures required by the School of Medicine and the receipt of permission to defer matriculation.

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Accelerated BS-BST/MS-Health Data Science Program Policies & Procedures

To be considered for admission to the accelerated BS-BST/MS-HDS Program, BS-BST stu-dents must maintain a 3. 0 cumulative undergraduate GPA and meet eligibility criteria pre-viously described. Qualified BS-BST undergraduates are approved to apply to the program.

Application Materials & Process

BS-BST/MS-HDS applicants must verify eligibility with the Undergraduate Public Health Programs and their Academic Advisor. Once eligibility is confirmed, students submit the following materials to SLUCOR’s Office of Admissions:

1. MS-Health Data Sciences application 2. Résumé or CV 3. A goal statement (approximately 1.5–2 pages, double spaced) 4. Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from CPHSJ professors with

whom they have studied and one of which must be from an individual who knows the student in a professional context

5. A copy of their SLU undergraduate transcript with grades through the end of the fall semester in year 3 of the BS-BST program

Applications are reviewed by the Health Data Sciences Program. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with a member of the faculty. Admission decisions are based on the strength of the applicant’s overall qualifications and the ability to maintain a maximum 15 credit per semester schedule in the senior year. In addition to enrolling in year 4 courses for the dual BS-BST/MS-HDS program, all accelerated program students are required to at-tend the College for Public Health & Social Justice’s New Student Orientation the week be-fore fall semester classes begin.

Accelerated BS-PH/MPH Program Policies & Procedures

To be considered for admission to the accelerated BS-PH/MPH Program, BS-PH students must maintain a 3.40 cumulative undergraduate GPA and meet eligibility criteria previ-ously described. Qualified BS-PH undergraduates are approved to apply to the program and select an MPH concentration from the following:

Behavioral Science & Health Education • Epidemiology

Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness • Maternal & Child Health

Biostatistics • Health Management & Policy

Application Materials & Process

BS-PH/MPH applicants must verify eligibility with the Undergraduate Public Health Pro-grams and their Academic Advisor. Once eligibility is confirmed, they are invited to submit the following materials to the College for Public Health & Social Justice Office of Admissions via SOPHAS Express in the fall of year 3 of their BS-PH program:

1. Résumé or CV 2. A goal statement (approximately 1.5–2 pages, double spaced)

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3. Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from CPHSJ professors with whom they have studied and one of which must be from an individual who knows the student in a professional context

4. A copy of their SLU undergraduate transcript with grades through the end of the fall semester in year 3 of the BS-PH program

Applications are reviewed by the concentration/Department to which the student is apply-ing. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with a member of the faculty in the ap-plicant’s area of concentration/Department. Admission decisions will be based on the strength of the applicant’s overall qualifications, recommendation of the faculty/Depart-ment, and ability to maintain a maximum 15 credit per semester schedule in the senior year. In addition to enrolling in year 4 courses for the dual BS-PH/MPH degree track, all accelerated program students are required to attend the College for Public Health & Social Justice’s New Student Orientation the week before fall semester classes begin.

Note that students must meet any area of concentration criteria for acceptance. For exam-ple, the Biostatistics concentration has prerequisites that are not part of the BSPH curricu-lum; therefore students need to refer to admission criteria on the Department website and work with their Academic Advisors for guidance on including these courses in their first three years of coursework.

Accelerated BS-HM/MHA Program Policies & Procedures

To be considered for admission to the accelerated BS-HM/MHA Program, BS-HM students must maintain a 3. 4 cumulative undergraduate GPA and meet eligibility criteria previously described. Qualified BS-HM undergraduates are approved to apply to the program.

Application Materials & Process

Once eligibility is confirmed, students are invited to submit the following materials to the College for Public Health & Social Justice Office of Admissions via SOPHAS Express in the fall of year 3 of their BS-HM program.

1. Résumé or CV 2. A goal statement (approximately 1.5–2 pages, double spaced) 3. Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from CPHSJ professors with

whom they have studied and one of which must be from an individual who knows the student in a professional context

4. A copy of their SLU undergraduate transcript with grades through the end of the fall semester in year 3 of the BS-HM program

Applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and qualified applicants will be invited to interview with a faculty member of the Department of Health Management & Policy. Admission decisions will be based on the strength of the applicant’s overall qualifi-cations and recommendation of the faculty interviewer, subject to the final approval of the MHA Program Director. In addition to enrolling in year 4 courses according to the dual BS-HM/MHA degree track, all accelerated program students are required to attend the College

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for Public Health & Social Justice’s New Student Orientation the week before fall semester classes begin prior to year 4. Note that students must meet all graduate school criteria for acceptance. The Department of Health Management and Policy may have prerequisites that are not part of the BSHM curriculum, therefore students need to refer to admission criteria on the Department web-sites and work with their Academic Advisors for guidance on including these courses in their first three years of coursework.

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Graduation & Degree Conferral

Degree Conferral

Degree conferral occurs at the end of each term (each May, August, and December) in which a student completes all necessary requirements of his/her degree program. Per the Registrar, there are additional mid-term degree conferral dates each fall, spring, and sum-mer. The degree is not awarded until the CPHSJ has verified that all degree requirements are satisfied, regardless of when the student ‘walks’ in Commencement Ceremonies. The CPHSJ and the Registrar’s Office require time for administrative processing after the date final grades are posted to review transcripts and confer degrees. If it is found that a stu-dent has not fulfilled the degree requirements (i.e. by dropping a needed course, failing to complete 120 credits, or earning a grade below the necessary threshold), the student will need to complete the requirement and reapply for graduation in a subsequent semester. Students are encouraged to communicate with their Academic Advisors to identify issues early and resolve them well in advance of their graduation date.

Undergraduate Degree Application

Formal application for degrees must be made prior to the posted deadline; a diploma will not be issued unless an application is submitted. Students are notified by the Tegeler 300W Suite when the Application for Graduation in Banner Self-Service is available. Stu-dents complete a university graduation survey as part of the process.

In addition, students fill out the Undergraduate Graduation Check Worksheet. This form is necessary to ensure that a student’s degree is processed accurately, that they receive credit for secondary majors, minors, the University Honors Program, etc., and that they receive all email notifications and announcements from the College regarding ceremonies and re-hearsals.

Graduation Ceremonies

Most students attend graduation ceremonies in the term in which their degree is conferred.

Term ending in May – Students may walk in the CPHSJ Pre-Commencement Cere-mony and/or the University Commencement Ceremony.

Term ending in August – August graduates are listed in the Pre-Commencement Program in May of the same calendar year. Students may walk in May ceremony be-fore degree conferral or in December ceremony after degree conferral.

Term ending in December – Students may walk in University’s Commencement Ceremony that December or the following May; there is no December CPHSJ Pre-Commencement Ceremony. December graduates are listed in the December Com-mencement and the May Pre-Commencement Programs.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are as follows:

Minimum of 120 credits

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Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 Minimum grade of “C” in Biostatistics/Emergency Management/Health Manage-

ment/Public Health Major Courses and Major Electives Minimum grade of “C-” in all Core Courses Minimum grade of “D” in all General Electives counting toward the minimum total of

120 credits required for graduation Completion of all program requirements Thirty of the final 36 credits of coursework must be completed at SLU or an ap-

proved Study Abroad program

Graduation with Latin Honors

The cumulative grade point average for Latin Honors is based only on coursework at Saint Louis University. Latin Honors are determined at the time of degree conferral, after all final grades are posted and university requirements for graduation are met. Graduation honors are awarded as follows:

Cum laude – GPA of 3.500-3.699 Magna cum laude – GPA of 3.700-3.899 Summa cum laude – GPA of 3.900-4.00

Students receiving a first baccalaureate degree must have completed 54 credits in resi-dence at Saint Louis University in order to be eligible to graduate with honors. A student with a baccalaureate degree from another institution may be awarded a second baccalaure-ate degree with honors if at least 48 credits are earned at Saint Louis University.

Graduation with University Honors Program Distinction

Students have the option to enrich their CPHSJ studies through participation in the Univer-sity Honors Program. The Honors Program requires additional academic and experiential learning requirements, many of which complement a student’s work within an academic major. Students who complete the requirements set forth by the University Honors Pro-gram will graduate with University Honors Program distinction.

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Communication

Blackboard Learn

Students are responsible for using Blackboard as often as each class requires and for ensur-ing that settings are such that instructor messages reach them in a timely fashion.

Bulletin Boards

General student announcements are posted on student bulletin boards in the College. In Tegeler, this includes boards in the stairwells, near classrooms, and/or in the Tegeler 300W Suite. In Salus Center, this includes boards in the classroom hallways, the 3rd and 4th floor hallways, and/or the 1st floor student area.

Cell Phones Cell phones must be turned off or to vibrate during classes (per instructor policies), lec-tures, presentations, meetings and appointments. Anyone who accepts a call is expected to leave the room before beginning a conversation.

E-Mail

E-mail is the College’s primary means of communication with students. All students are as-signed a University e-mail address when they register for classes. All University and Col-lege e-communication will be sent to students’ SLU email accounts. Students who wish to use their personal e-mail address must forward their SLU e-mail account to that ad-dress. For information on forwarding SLU accounts, contact ITS at 977-4000.

Friday Mailer

Sent weekly during the academic year, the Friday Mailer is a compilation of notices about events, volunteer opportunities, jobs, internships, fellowships, lectures, social gatherings, deadlines, and reminders. Announcements are generally posted once and then archived on the CPHSJ Google Site.

Public Health Club (PHC)

This student organization is directed by an Executive Board elected annually by students interested in biostatistics, emergency management, health management and public health. PHC sponsors social events and is a vehicle for improving learning experiences, supporting career advancement, and creating a greater awareness of public health.

Student Government Association (SGA)

CPHSJ undergraduates are represented by three Senators on the Student Government Asso-ciation. Most communication regarding student life will be the responsibility of these indi-viduals. SGA elections are held every February; a school-wide vote is organized by SGA. Students interested in serving, should contact SGA at 977-2810 or sga@slu.edu.

University Catalog

Information regarding University policies and programs is found in the Academic Catalog.

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Campus Life

Billiken Shuttle Service

Students, faculty, and staff can take advantage of the free shuttle service that regularly runs between the Frost Campus and Medical Center locations. The shuttle also makes stops at the Metro Link Station on Grand Avenue. Schedules and shuttle tracking are available on the University’s website: www.slu.edu/services/transportation/billiken.

Bookstores

The Saint Louis University Barnes & Noble Bookstore is located in Busch Student Center. It stocks required texts for CPHSJ courses and can order other books students may need.

Computer Labs

In addition to the University computer labs, students have access to computers in the stu-dent area on the 1st floor of the Salus Center (Room 1412B) and second floor of Tegeler Hall in the Learning Resource Center. Students have access to the Internet and a number of search databases including OVID, which allows students to view articles and journals from databases such as Medline.

Fitness & Recreation Facilities

The Simon Recreation Center on Laclede offers a facilities and equipment for swimming, exercise, and court sports. Membership is free for students.

SLU ID Cards

Per University policy, students are required to display photo identification at all times. SLU Cards can be obtained at Parking and Card Services (DuBourg Hall, Room 33). The Univer-sity photo ID can be adapted for regular wear by using a plastic holder. Public Safety offi-cials may challenge individuals on campus who do not display an acceptable form of identi-fication. SLU Cards are needed to gain access to the Salus Center at all times.

Student Lounge

Student lounges are located in the Salus Center (Room 1410D) and on the first floor of Teg-eler Hall. They are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the card swipe at the main building entrances.

Libraries

A valid SLU Card is needed to check out library books and materials. The major University collection is in the Pius XII Memorial Library on Lindell; some CPHSJ course material may be located in the Medical Center Library in the Learning Resources Center. SLU participates in inter-library loan programs and the Center for Research Libraries, which provides 3 mil-lion volumes for loan through participating institutions. Information on these services can be obtained from any librarian. Students can also access the St. Louis Public Library and several area collegiate libraries. Donghua Tao, PhD (977-8812), the CPHSJ library liaison, can assist with literature searches, research projects, and identifying resources.

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mySLU

Students should check mySLU (myslu.slu.edu) to verify their most up-to-date student infor-mation, Scholarship/Financial Aid awards, registration status, grades, student account rec-ord, and degree evaluations. Also located here is SLU Appointments, the preferred method for students to schedule appointments with their CPHSJ Academic Advisor. Public Safety

Saint Louis University is dedicated to creating a campus environment that is as safe and se-cure as reasonably possible. Located at the Medical Center and at The Wool Center, the De-partment of Public Safety (DPS) can be reached at 977-3000. The security guard in the Sa-lus Center lobby can be reached at 977-0025. Most campus parking lots have outdoor tele-phones with direct lines to DPS. The University’s uniformed security officers provide a free escort service to students’ cars upon request. The DPS Escort Service, available to all SLU students, faculty, staff, and visitors is available from the Metro Link Station at Grand Ave.; the “SLU Escort Telephone” is located on the east wall of the lower level platform. As re-quired by the Jeanne Clery Act, a campus security report is published every year. This re-port details SLU policies and procedures to deter, report and respond to campus related emergencies and crime, summarizes crime statistics, and highlights programs to educate the University community about safety and security. A copy of this report is available online or at DPS, Wool Center, Rm. 114.

Student Success Center

In recognition that people learn in a variety of ways and that learning is influenced by mul-tiple factors (e.g., prior experience, study skills, learning disability), resources to support student success are available on campus. The Student Success Center assists students with academic and career related services and is located in the Busch Student Center (Suite 331) and the School of Nursing (Suite 114). Students can visit www.slu.edu/life-at-slu/student-success-center/index.php to learn more about:

Course-level support (e.g., faculty member, departmental resources, etc.) by asking your course instructor.

University-level support (e.g., tutoring services, university writing services, disabil-ity services, academic coaching, career services, and/or facets of curriculum plan-ning).

Career Services

Students majoring in Biostatistics, Emergency Management, Health Management, and Pub-lic Health are encouraged to contact Meg Hunt, Career Development Specialist (977-2168) with questions about career development, career counseling and career referral services. Career Services offers several services for students and alumni, including:

Handshake – an online career database of job postings Resume and cover letter review Individual appointments to develop career plans and help with job seeking Walk-in appointments

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APPENDIX A – HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Building Phone Number

Saint Louis University / Office of Admission

DuBourg Hall, 119 1-800-758-3678 977-2500

Billiken Bus/Shuttle Line 977-RIDE

Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) Busch Student Center 531-7925 Campus Ministry (Eckelkamp Cen-ter) Wuller Hall, 1st Floor 977-2425

Career Services, Meg Hunt Busch Student Center, 331 977-2828, 977-2168

Center for Service & Community Engagement Wuller Hall, Ste. 204 977-4105

College Administrative Office Suite Tegeler Hall, 300W 977-3934

Department of Public Safety Wool Center, 114 977-3000 977-2376

Housing and Residence Life DuBourg Hall, Rm. 157 977-2811

Instructional Media Center Academic Technology Commons, Pius XII Library 1st Floor

977-2919 imcstaff@slu.edu

Parking and Card Services DuBourg Hall, 33 977-2957

Recreation Center Simon Recreation Center 977-3181

Registrar DuBourg Hall, 22 977-2269

Salus Center Security Salus Center 977-0025

Snow Line (Weather Info) 977-SNOW

Student Financial Services DuBourg Hall 121 977-2350 or 1-800-758-3678

Student Health Center Marchetti Towers (East) 977-2323

Student Success Center Disability Services Writing Services Tutoring Academic Coaching Other Academic Support

Busch Student Center, 3rd Floor 977-3484

University Counseling Center Wuller Hall, 2nd Floor 977-TALK (8255)

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APPENDIX B – CPHSJ CORE CURRICULUM EXPLANATIONS Each of the four majors requires similar core courses, with some specific differences. This list explains the possibilities for core coursework where multiple possibilities exist. Students must work with their Academic Advisor to ensure the adequacy of course selections. See the following page for course titles and additional notes.

Subject Matter Biostatistics Emergency

Management Health

Management Public Health

Biological Science

BIOL-1240/5 (4) BIOL-1260/5 (4)

8-Cr BIOL or EAS BIOL Choice BIOL Choice

BIOL-1240/5 (4) BIOL-1260/5 (4)

Biology Choice: Choose 2 of BIOL-1240 & 1245, BIOL-1260 & 1265, ORES-2310, and PUBH-4100.

Business MGT-3000 ACCT-2200 MGT-2000

HM Majors may take HIM-3100 in place of MGT-2000.

Cultural Diversity

PUBH-2100 The Core Curriculum requires a Cultural Diversity course, which is generally fulfilled by PUBH-2100. Note that PUBH-2100 is a Major course, not a Core requirement.

English ENGL-1900 *Lit Choice

ENGL-1900 Lit Choice

ENGL-1900 **Lit Choice

ENGL-1900 Lit Choice

ESL-1900, ENGL-1920, and -1940 are also accepted for ENGL-1900. ENGL-1500 (or ESL-1500) may be a prerequisite for ENGL-1900 or ENGL-1940. Lit Choice: 3-credit course at the 2000+ level; not writing and rhetoric.

Fine & Performing Arts

*Arts Choice Arts Choice **Arts Choice Arts Choice Arts Choice: Refer to Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science core requirements www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/student-resources/core-curriculum/core-require-ments.php for a list of courses that fulfill this requirement.

Foreign Language

LANG-1010 LANG-1020

**LANG LANG-1010 LANG-1020

Proficiency through second course level (1020) in a single language, by completion of two 3-credit courses or by testing “proficient.”*See note in Appendix C

*Choose 1 **Choose 1 BS chooses either Lit or Arts Choice. HM chooses either Lit, Arts or Language.

History HIST-1110 and HIST-1120 Health Management majors may substitute HIST-2600 and HIST-2610.

Information Technol-ogy

ITM-2000 ITM-3300

ITM-2000 Students may take CSCI-3710 in place of ITM-3300.

Math & Stats

MATH-1510 (4) MATH-1520 (4) MATH-2530 (4)

MATH-3110

MATH-1400 MATH-1400 MATH-1400

Philosophy PHIL-1020 and PHIL-2050

Social Science 6-Credit Choice ECON-1900 POLS-1100 3-Cr Choice

6-Cr Choice

Choice: Any two 3-credit courses from Anthropology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics, Forensic Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. CMM-1000/2000/2800, CSDI-1000/3000, EDF-2240/3620, EDSP-4310, SWRK-1000/2100/2200/3100/3200. See www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/student-re-sources/core-curriculum/core-requirements.php.

Theology THEO-1000 THEO-1000

THEO-2XXX+ Choice EM, HM, PH take a 2000-level or higher course.

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APPENDIX C – CORE CURRICULUM NOTES

Course Titles

ACCT-2200 Financial Accounting

BIOL-1240 Principles of Biology I BIOL-1245 Principles of Biology I Lab BIOL-1260 Principles of Biology II BIOL-1265 Principles of Biology II Lab

CMM-1000 Human Communication & Culture CMM-2000 Communication Theory CMM-2800 Communication Research

CSDI-1000 Intro to Communication Sciences & Disorders CSDI-3000 Characterization of Multicultural Populations

ECON-1900 Principles of Economics

EDF-2240 Growth, Development & Learning EDF-3620 Multicultural Issues in the Classroom

EDSP-4310 Education & Psychology of the Exceptional Indi-vidual

ENGL-1500 The Process of Composition ENGL-1900 Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric & Research ENGL-1920 Advanced Writing for Professionals ENGL-1940 Advanced Writing ESL-1500 College Composition for Foreign Students ESL-1900 Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric & Research for

Foreign Students

HIM-3100 Medico-Legal Aspects

HIST-1110 Origins of the Modern World to 1500 HIST-1120 Origins of the Modern World 1500 to Present HIST-2600 History of the United States to 1865 HIST-2610 History of the United States Since 1865

ITM-2000 Info Tech with Supply Chains ITM-3300 Database Management Systems

MATH-1400 Pre-Calculus MATH-1510 Calculus I MATH-1520 Calculus II MATH-2530 Calculus III MATH-3110 Linear Algebra for Engineers

MGT-2000 Legal Environment of Business MGT-3000 Management Theory & Practice

ORES-2310 Introduction to Clinical Medicine

PHIL-1050 Introduction to Philosophy: Self & Reality PHIL-2050 Ethics

POLS-1100 Intro to American Government

PUBH-2100 Introduction to Global Health PUBH-4100 Biological Basis of Public Health

THEO-1000 Theological Foundations

SWRK-1000 Intro to Social Work SWRK-2100 Human Behavior & the Social Environment SWRK-2200 Human Development Through the Life Span SWRK-3100 The American Social Welfare System SWRK-3200 Diversity & Anti-Oppression Practice

Additional Notes

The full listing of required courses for each major are listed on the Curriculum Plan documents available on the Google Site (https://sites.google.com/a/slu.edu/my-cphsj/home/un-dergraduate). Please refer to the Office of the Registrar web-site for additional course catalog information. Language Proficiency. Proficiency through second course level (1020) in a single language, generally by completion of two 3-credit courses. Students may fulfill the requirement with one 3-credit class at the 1020-level or higher, if they test “proficient” in the language with the Department of Lan-guages, Literatures & Cultures. The foreign language require-ment may also be satisfied by a minimum of one semester's study in a foreign country at a College/University where a language other than English is employed in courses taken. Appropriate academic credit will be accepted in transfer. SLU Language Lab placement tests do not satisfy the foreign lan-guage requirement. Students whose language cannot be eval-uated by SLU should contact the program director about fur-nishing proof of proficiency. For additional information on courses fulfilling the Literature, Fine & Performing Arts, and Social Science requirements, please refer to www.slu.edu/arts-and-sciences/student-re-sources/core-curriculum/index.php.

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APPENDIX D – PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

As a requirement for CPHSJ accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), each CPHSJ undergraduate major has a set of learning outcomes that students will achieve by graduation. These learning outcomes and the courses to which they map are as follows:

Biostatistics Learning Outcomes

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Courses

BST

3000

BST

3100

BST

3200

BST

4100

BST

4200

BST

4400

EPI

4000

PUBH

2100

PUBH

3200

PUBH

4100

1. Perform computations, derivations and calculations as they relate to calculus and linear algebra.

X X

2. Use standard statistical software to create and manage datasets and perform basic statistical tests.

X X X X X X

3. Appropriately communicate re-sults.

X X X X X X X X X X

4. Apply the public health model to biostatistical work.

X X X X X

Emergency Management Learning Outcomes

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Courses EMGT 1700

EMGT 2700

EMGT 2710

EMGT 2720

EMGT 3700

EMGT 4700

EMGT 4710

PUBH 2100

PUBH 3100

BST 3100

EPI 4000

1. Understand the spectrum of emergency management and its relationship to pub-lic health

X X X X X X X X X X X

2. Describe the inter-connect-edness of agencies and or-ganizations involved in emergency management

X X X X X X X

3. Recognize and discuss the effects of actual and poten-tial emergencies on popula-tions

X X X X X X X

4. Apply the fundamental principles of emergency management across its core phases

X X X X X X X

5. Identify and use appropri-ate communication strate-gies

X X X X X X X X

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Health Management Learning Outcomes

Program-Level Student Learning Out-comes

Courses

HMP 1300

PUBH 2100

HMP 2100

HMP 2500

BST 3100

HMP 3200

HMP 3400

HMP 3500

EPI 4000

HMP 4200

HMP 4500

HMP 4600

1. Describe the impact of social, cultural, eco-nomic, financial, and political factors on health care organiza-tions.

X X X X X X X

2. Demonstrate problem solving skills.

X X X X X X X X X X X

3. Understand and ex-plain the application of relevant infor-mation technology, including databases, in health care.

X X X

4. Distinguish between and use quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.

X X X X X

5. Understand the im-portance of and demonstrate the abil-ity to work with oth-ers to achieve organi-zational goals.

X X X X X X X X

6. Apply the principles and core functions of management and de-cision theory.

X X X X

7. Identify and articulate the diverse values and needs of relevant stakeholders.

X X X X X X

8. Develop, organize, and express ideas and information clearly.

X X X X X X X X

9. Describe motivational strategies that elicit desired behaviors and inspire others toward a shared vision.

X X

10. Identify and use ap-propriate communica-tion strategies based on audience charac-teristics and commu-nication goals.

X X X X X

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Public Health Learning Outcomes

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Courses

HMP 1300

PUBH 2100

PUBH 2300

PUBH 3100

PUBH 3200

PUBH 4000

PUBH 4100

PUBH 4960

BST 3100

EPI 4000

1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of public health in relation to human cultures, history, science, and policy

X X X X X X X X X X

2. Identify health characteris-tics, determinants, and needs across diverse populations

X X X X X X X X

3. Recognize ways to imple-ment evidence-based ap-proaches to public health is-sues in communities

X X X X X

4. Communicate public health issues with an emphasis on social justice and the core disciplines of public health

X X X X X X

Public Health Capstone & Portfolio

Public Health students take PUBH-4960 Public Health Capstone in their final semester of study. During this class, students compile a portfolio containing some of the work from their previous public health classes. As such, students are strongly encouraged to save artifacts from their clas-ses (e.g. papers, reflections, projects, activities, presentation materials, PowerPoint documents, videos) as they progress through their major for use in this project.