This major provides interdisciplinary training designed to integrate biological, behavioral, and social science approaches to the study of human health and illness.
Emphasis is placed on the study of physical health.
The goal of this major is to help students gain working familiarity with multiple perspectives, approaches, and methods needed to address and solve problems of human health and illness. Students may select courses in the supporting courses category that will fulfill requirements for admission to graduate and professional programs. This major also will provide excellent preparation for advanced study in natural and social science disciplines and related professional areas such as epidemiology, public health, environmentla health and safety, and human services. For the B.S. degree in Biobehavioral Health, a minimum of 124 credits is required.