The Department of Health Sciences offers the following programs in health: 1) Bachelor of Science in Public Health, with an option of a concentration in Health Education. Students with the concentration can pursue a Minor in secondary Education, and 2) a dual-degree Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University.<br><br>Major courses provide basic knowledge and practice skills that prepare students to pursue careers in a variety of public health related professions. Membership in a national health honor society, Eta Sigma Gamma, is available to students who maintain a minimum 3.0 average.<br><br>All health courses in the major, minor, and concentration require a minimum grade of 2.0. Courses may not be taken pass/fail, courses may be repeated. Required ancillary courses must average an overall minimum of 2.0. In the Public Health/Pre-Nursing program, students must receive a minimum grade of C in each course.<br><br>Students in this department may major or minor in public health. No student may do both.