Community Health and Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Human Services with a Concentration in Health Promotion and Education or a Concentration in Human Services
A grade of "C" or better is required in all major courses.
Required Courses in Core Curriculum
Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Blazer Core Curriculum requirements.
All Community Health and Human Services programs honor the Alabama General Studies Committee's State Articulation Agreement for transferred coursework. Please see UAB's Undergraduate Admissions website for details if you plan to transfer courses to UAB.
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Human Services with a Concentration in Health Promotion and Education
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As part of the Blazer Core take the following: | ||
| Touch the Future | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | Introduction to Freshman Writing II | |
| Pre-Calculus Algebra (or higher) | ||
or MA 110 | Finite Mathematics | |
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Topics in Contemporary Biology and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory 4 | ||
| Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory 4 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 1 | ||
| Pre-Professional Coursework | ||
| CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | 3 |
| CHHS 140 | Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR | 3 |
| EPR 214 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| CHHS 230 | Concepts of Health, Disease, and Prevention | 4 |
| CHHS 231 | Addressing the Burden of Infectious & Chronic Diseases | 4 |
| NTR 222 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| Major Requirements 6 | ||
| CHHS 223 | Community Problem Solving & Systems-Based Approaches (Major Requirements) 5 | 3 |
| CHHS 342 | Professional Skills for Health & Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| CHHS 343 | Behavior Change to Improve Health & Well-being | 3 |
| CHHS 420 | Interpersonal Skills & Coaching to Improve Health & Well-being | 4 |
| CHHS 421 | Health Communication, Advocacy, & Well-being Promotion | 3 |
| CHHS 425 | Assessing Needs, Capacity, & Mobilizing for Change | 3 |
| CHHS 431 | Planning Interventions & Services Delivery | 3 |
| CHHS 432 | Leading for Social Impact: Project Management in Health & Human Services Organizations | 3 |
| CHHS 452 | Program Evaluation & Intervention Effectiveness | 3 |
| CHHS 489 | Intervention Strategies for Community Health & Human Services | 3 |
| EPR 414 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| CHHS Capstone Experience: | 3 | |
| Community Health & Human Services Capstone Experience | ||
or CHHS 428 | Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2 | |
| Advisor Approved Community Health Electives: | 24 | |
| Ethics, Leadership, & Professionalism in Health & Human Services | ||
| Social & Cultural Competency: Learning to Work with All People | ||
| Human Services: Making a Difference in People's Lives | ||
| Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | ||
| Case Management: Intake, Assessment, & Referral | ||
| Substance Abuse Prevention and Education | ||
| Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Educators Part 1 | ||
| SHAPE Peer Education | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2 | ||
| Fundraising, Grantmanship, & Philanthropy for Social Impact | ||
| Special Projects in Community Health & Human Services | ||
| Addressing Problems in Community Health & Human Services | ||
| Total Hours | 122 | |
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for degree.
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Blazer Core Curriculum requirements
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Fulfills a Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing
- 3
Fulfills Academic Foundations: Communicating in the Modern World
- 4
Fulfills Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry
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Must earn a "C" or higher in each course, including Community Health electives (e.g., all courses with CHHS prefix)
Plan of Study for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Human Services with a Concentration in Health Promotion and Education
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHHS 141 | 3 | BY 101 & BY 102 | 4 |
| EDU 100 | 3 | CHHS 223 | 3 |
| EH 101 or 106 | 3 | EH 102 or 107 | 3 |
| MA 105 (or higher) | 3 | Blazer Core Reasoning | 3 |
| PY 101 | 3 | Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly - Humans and Their Societies | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | ||
| CH 105 & CH 106 | 4 | ||
| CHHS 140 | 3 | ||
| CHHS 342 | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: Thinking Broadly - Creative Arts | 3 | ||
| Blazer Core: City as a Classroom | 3 | ||
| 16 | |||
| Total credit hours: 47 | |||
Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Human Services with a Concentration in Human Services
This is an online program.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As part of the Blazer Core take the following: | ||
| Touch the Future | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | Introduction to Freshman Writing II | |
| Pre-Calculus Algebra (or higher - See Blazer Core) | ||
or MA 110 | Finite Mathematics | |
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Topics in Contemporary Biology 4 | ||
or BY 102 | Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory | |
| Introductory Chemistry I 4 | ||
or CH 106 | Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Pre-Professional Coursework | ||
| PSC 101 | Foundations of American Government | 3 |
| PY 218 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| CHHS 223 | Community Problem Solving & Systems-Based Approaches | 3 |
| CHHS 141 | Lifelong Health & Wellness | 3 |
| EPR 214 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | 3 |
| CHHS 140 | Taking Action in Emergencies: Preparedness, Management, First Aid, and CPR | 3 |
| Major Course Requirements | ||
| CHHS 300 | Ethics, Leadership, & Professionalism in Health & Human Services | 3 |
| CHHS 305 | Social & Cultural Competency: Learning to Work with All People | 3 |
| CHHS 350 | Human Services: Making a Difference in People's Lives | 4 |
| CHHS 343 | Behavior Change to Improve Health & Well-being | 3 |
| CHHS 402 | Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| CHHS 408 | Substance Abuse Prevention and Education | 3 |
| CHHS 415 | Case Management: Intake, Assessment, & Referral | 3 |
| CHHS 418 | Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| CHHS 420 | Interpersonal Skills & Coaching to Improve Health & Well-being | 4 |
| CHHS 425 | Assessing Needs, Capacity, & Mobilizing for Change | 3 |
| CHHS 431 | Planning Interventions & Services Delivery | 3 |
| CHHS 455 | Fundraising, Grantmanship, & Philanthropy for Social Impact | 3 |
| CHHS 460 | Management of Human Services Organizations | 3 |
| CHHS 489 | Intervention Strategies for Community Health & Human Services | 3 |
| EPR 414 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| CHHS 499 | Community Health & Human Services Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Human Services Concentration Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
- 1
Blaze Core Curriculum Requirements
- 2
Fulfills Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing
- 3
Fulfills Academic Foundations: Communicating in the Modern World
- 4
Fulfills Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry
Health Promotion & Education Minor
The Health Promotion & Education Minor provides students with a background in developing intervention strategies to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses. Students cannot apply courses toward both a major and a minor. This minor is open to all students except Health Promotion & Education majors. All required courses for the minor are offered online. Elective options may be online or face-to-face; a student may choose.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHHS 223 | Community Problem Solving & Systems-Based Approaches | 3 |
| CHHS 342 | Professional Skills for Health & Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| CHHS 343 | Behavior Change to Improve Health & Well-being | 3 |
| CHHS 421 | Health Communication, Advocacy, & Well-being Promotion | 3 |
| Electives - Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | ||
| Substance Abuse Prevention and Education | ||
| Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Educators Part 1 | ||
| SHAPE Peer Education | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minor in Human Services
The Human Services Minor provides students with a foundation for serving all people as a helping professional. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses. Students cannot apply courses toward both a major and a minor. This minor is open to all students except Human Services majors. This minor is offered completely online.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHHS 223 | Community Problem Solving & Systems-Based Approaches | 3 |
| CHHS 350 | Human Services: Making a Difference in People's Lives | 4 |
| CHHS 343 | Behavior Change to Improve Health & Well-being | 3 |
| CHHS 415 | Case Management: Intake, Assessment, & Referral | 3 |
| Elective - Choose Two Courses | 6 | |
| Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | ||
| Substance Abuse Prevention and Education | ||
| Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition | ||
Advisor-Approved CHHS course | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Coaching
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHHS 342 | Professional Skills for Health & Wellness Promotion | 3 |
| CHHS 343 | Behavior Change to Improve Health & Well-being | 3 |
| CHHS 420 | Interpersonal Skills & Coaching to Improve Health & Well-being | 4 |
| Electives | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Mental Health, Stress Management & Wellness Promotion | ||
| Substance Abuse Prevention and Education | ||
| Lifespan Dimensions in Women's Health and Nutrition | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Educators Part 1 | ||
| SHAPE Peer Education | ||
| Wellness Promotion Peer Education Part 2 | ||
| Planning Interventions & Services Delivery | ||
| Intervention Strategies for Community Health & Human Services | ||
| Concepts of Health and Fitness | ||
| Nutrition and Health | ||
| Public Health Practice | ||
| Total Hours | 16 | |