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Public health office are located in White Hall – suite 444, and the 4th floor office corridor, and the 4th floor Barclay. Personnel includes 16 include 14 faculty members, 2 administrative 1administrative staff, and 2 internship coordinators.
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To graduate within 4 years, students take 1515–17-17 degree applicable credits each semester. Pre-clinical health students take 16-19 credits each semester. Recommended course sequencing is as follows:
Public health majors, non-clinical health
Year 1: PHP 219, PHP 221, NAT SCI, NSD 225, Stats 1 & 2, WRT 105; additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 2: 4 PH CORE courses (PHP 223 and 3 others), WRT 205; choose concentration; additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
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Year 4: PHP 422 (Fall or spring semester), additional concentration courses if required; additional courses to reach 12-17 credits each semester. The semester of PHP 422 registration ideally should be 12 credits only, 15 credits maximum
Pre-clinical health students (nursing, physician’s assistant, occupational therapy), 4-year plan
Year 1: PHP 219, PHP 221, BIO 121, BIO 123/124, CHE 106/107, CHE 116/117, WRT 105, NSD 225, additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 2: 4 PH CORE courses (PHP 223 and 3 others), WRT 205, CHE 275/276 (if PA), Stats 1 and 2; choose concentration; additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 3: 4 PH CORE courses, 2 concentration courses; BIO 216, BIO 217, add courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 4: PHP 422 (fall semester), additional concentration courses if required; BIO 407 (pre-NUR and Pre-PA), additional courses to reach 12-17 credits. The semester of PHP 422 registration ideally should be 12 credits only, 15 credits maximum each semester
Pre-Med, 4 year plan
Year 1: PHP 219, PHP 221, BIO 121, BIO 123/124, CHE 106/107, CHE 116/117, WRT 105, NSD 225, additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 2: 4 PH CORE courses (PHP 223 and 3 others), WRT 205, CHE 275/276, CHE 325/326, Stats 1; choose concentration; additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 3: 4 PH CORE courses, 2 concentration courses; BCM 475, PHY 101, PHY 102, Calculus 1; prepare for MCAT (summer following year 3)
Year 4: PHP 422 (fall or spring semester), additional concentration courses if required; add courses to reach 12-17 credits each semester. The semester of PHP 422 registration ideally should be 12 credits only, 15 credits maximum
Pre-Med, with gap year
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Year 2: 4 PH CORE courses (PHP 223 and 3 others), CHE 275/276, CHE 325/326, Stats 1; choose concentration; additional courses to reach 15-17 credits each semester
Year 3: 4 PH CORE courses, 2 concentration courses; PHY 101, PHY 102, Calculus 1, WRT 205
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Accelerated Graduate Degree Options (4+1 Programs)
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Early planning is important for students interested in either of these programs as course sequencing is different for these students: in years 1 and 2, students focus on the liberal arts core and complete PHP 219, PHP 221, PHP 223, PHP 310 only. Interested students should meet with the Undergraduate Program Director to learn more.
Eligibility: CUM GPA 3.0 at the conclusion of Fall sophomore year (3rd semester of study).
Intent to pursue: in early Spring sophomore year, students are invited to declare their intent to pursue the BSPH/MPH or BSPH/MSPH program. Students meet with the Undergraduate Program Director and complete a short form indicating their intent to pursue either program.
Graduate course substitutions: students take graduate level courses in their junior and senior years. Petitions are required for undergraduate students to register for graduate courses. Eligible students can obtain a petition from the administrative assistants in Suite 444, White Hall.
Formal application to the graduate program: late fall, senior year.
Degree conferrals: the BSPH is awarded May, senior year. The MPH is awarded summer year 5.
Registering for classes, year 5 (MPH or MSPH): Undergraduate students need to await their BSPH degree conferral and register as new graduates students in August of their fifth and final year of study.
Substitutions and Exceptions to Degree Requirements
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Double Majors
Public health majors may opt to pursue a double major. Second majors should be discussed with the academic advisor early in the academic career (generally by sophomore year). It is most efficient for Public Health majors to select the Single Degree Program with Double Major option (Table J, UG Course Catalog, Academic Rules). For this option, the student completes all the degree requirements for public health (liberal arts, public health core & concentration, and electives) and the degree requirements specific to the second major only. The Falk College is retained as the home college. With careful planning, most students can complete this option without adding additional time for degree completion. To declare a second major, complete a Declaration of Major form, retaining the major in Public Health and adding the second major.
Minors
Public Health majors are encouraged to pursue a minor. A minor provides an excellent opportunity to blend another subject area into your degree program without the additional requirements of a double major. A minor may be related to the major, or it might be in a completely different academic/professional area. Because a completed minor appears on the transcript, it highlights another dimension of educational background to support an application for graduate study or employment. Pursuing a minor should be discussed with the academic advisor as early as possible. Once a minor is decided upon, students complete a Declaration of Minor form. Information about requirements for specific minors can be obtained from the sponsoring department/college.
Chapter 3 - Academic Service Learning
Community-based learning opportunities are an integral requirement of the public health major. Experiential, community based learning requirements are included across the four years of undergraduate study and provide students with opportunities to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world public health related challenges. Academic service learning promotes:
Student personal and professional development, including competencies in working with diverse populations
Student application of classroom learning to develop solutions to community based health problems.
Student reflection on these experiences is important for learning and personal growth and is accomplished through reflective writing and other means.
By participating in planned and evaluated experiential, community-based learning activities, public health majors progress through a hierarchy of experiential learning competencies – beginning with exposure to community members and groups in year 1 to integration and consolidation of public health knowledge and skills in year 4.
Year | Competency | Course, Required Hours, & Focus |
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Year 1 | Exposure/Appreciation | PHP 221 Health Promotion Across the Life Span |
Year 2 | Appreciation/Application | PHP 309 Health Disparities/Underserved Populations (effective fall 2020 ) |
Year 3 | Application | PHP 310 Promoting Health/Literacy & Culturally Competence |
Year 4 | Integration/Consolidation | PHP 422: Senior Internship Experience |
Additional academic service opportunities within the concentrations:
Addiction Studies: PHP 321 Addiction Prevention Services (15 hours)
Community Health Education: PHP 304 Community Health Education (25 hours)
Expectations
Faculty
Describe the service learning activity and its relation to the course objectives in the course syllabus and on the first day of class.
Familiarize themselves with the service sites.
Monitor student progress through discussions, journal assignments, progress reports or individual check-ins.
Provide individual and/or group forums for students to reflect on what they are learning from the experience.
Community Partner
Orient students to the agency mission and goals so that they may better understand their role within the agency/project.
Provide work that is significant and/or challenging to the student.
Provide training, supervision, feedback and resources for the student to succeed in the service.
Ensure a safe work environment and reasonable hours for the student to perform their service.
Student
Behave professionally:
Observe the public health program policies on appropriate attire for field work (see p. 6).
Punctuality: arrive on time and don’t leave early.
Arrive at the agency/site prepared to work.
Be respectful to all colleagues and clients/community members.
Adherence to service schedule. Provide a minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice of absences. In case of an emergency, Provide advance notice of absences before start of scheduled service day(s).
Keep all cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices not pertaining to your service activity turned off and out of sight.
Participate in required training/orientation sessions.
Demonstrate interest in the placement site and projects. Willingly try tasks you have not done before.
Use formal names/work titles unless directed otherwise.
Follow through and complete assignments/projects.
Respect the policies and expectations of the site, especially in regards to confidentiality.
Serve in a manner which preserves the reputation and integrity of Syracuse University.
Complete time sheets and submit weekly.
Service Selection Policies
Students must adhere to the public health program placement policies:
Community sites are identified, arranged, and confirmed by course faculty.
Students may not change their placement site without course faculty approval.
Placement sites are selected for their specific fit with the course outcomes. If students enroll in 2 service-learning courses in the same semester, the service site will most likely be different for each course.
Service Courses, Semester Planning
Fulfilling service learning hours in light of other commitments can be challenging. It is recommended that students enroll in only 1 service learning course per semester.
If students enroll in more than 1 service course in the same semester, the service hour requirement for each course is required. Hours are not shared between 2 service courses.
In the PHP 422 semester of enrollment, it is recommended that students enroll in no more than 12 (ideally) or 15 (maximum) credits. Courses will need to be scheduled on days that internship is not planned or late in the afternoon or evening.
Grading Policy
Academic Service learning is a supervised and evaluated experience. Students complete the service hours as scheduled with the site and student performance is considered in the assignment of the grade. In addition, service-learning related assignments and performance are graded and included when assigning an overall course grade.
Grading standards
Service-learning is evaluated as a 'pass/fail' course requirement. To 'pass' a service-learning course, students must earn a grade of 'pass' for the academic service-learning requirement.
To receive a grade of 'pass' for service-learning, students will
Adhere to the student expectations for service-learning (see preceding section)
Complete at least 70% of the service-learning hour requirement. Refer to the specific course level policies. At the discretion of the professor, course grade deductions may be applied for students who complete 70% but less than 100% of the hours.
Termination from site
Students who are dismissed for reasons of unprofessional conduct will receive a course grade of ‘F’ and will not be assigned to another site.
On occasion, sites may not be able to accommodate the student for the full hour requirement. In these situations, students will be assigned to another site to complete the service requirement.
Dress Code Policy
It is the policy of the Public Health program that students representing Public Health (e.g., public health interns or practica students, service learning students, etc.) should dress in business casual attire, or follow the policy of the sponsoring entity. Some sponsoring entities may expect that students wear attire with the organization logo, otherwise branded clothing, or uniform.
Business casual attire includes the following:
Type of Clothing | Acceptable | Unacceptable |
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General | Midriff fully covered | Ripped clothing Pajamas Clothing that may impede ability to complete assigned responsibilities See through clothing Open back tops Clothing that shows undergarments |
Pants | Full length Capri length Worn at waist level | Jeggings/leggings (if solely worn as bottoms) Denim Sweatpants Shorts |
Shirts | Collared polo shirts Button shirts Blouses | Clothing that shows undergarments Graphic t-shirts Halter/crop-tops Tank-tops Sweatshirts |
Skirts/dresses | Professional Knee length or longer | Eveningwear |
Shoes | Dress sandals Sneakers in good condition | Flip-flops Platform shoes |
Chapter 4 - Additional Opportunities
Extracurricular Activities
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Healthy You Magazine is an award-winning health newsmagazine written for students by students, and produced in the PHP 227 Heathy You 1 credit course. The course introduces students to a hands-on learning experience in heath writing, illustration, photography, and layout/design to developing a health newsmagazine for the campus community.
Global Medical Brigades is a student organization that serves to promote health in rural, impoverished villages in Central America. The group travels annually to Central American countries in an effort to provide medical care, sustainable resources and education to people in rural, impoverished areas. As a volunteer, students not only provide integral support to a community, but also gain first-hand clinical and public health experience while being immersed in a culture much different from your own.
Student Association of Public Health Education (SAPHE) is a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and advocacy for public health among students at the university and in the local community. Through interactive meetings, workshops, seminars, and events, members have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of public health issues, explore potential solutions, and engage in meaningful discussions. SAPHE also actively participates in community outreach initiatives, collaborating with local organizations, health agencies, and schools to address health disparities and promote health equity.
Leadership Opportunities
Public health students gain leadership skills by serving on the executive boards of student organizations and through various other opportunities including:
Falk College Peer Advisor: Peer Advisors help incoming Falk College freshmen and transfer students understand and transition into college life. The Peer Advisor contacts their advisees (usually 8-10 students) in the summer and then meets with their group of advisees during Syracuse Welcome Weekend in the fall. After that, Peer Advisors are available to their advisees as needed, especially during their first semester of study.
Falk College Student Ambassador Program: Student Ambassadors assist Falk College Admissions Office staff with important recruitment activities during the year. Ambassadors provide assistance at all of the Falk College open houses, give tours of our facilities and provide the student prospective at special events throughout the year.
OrangeSeeds is a leadership empowerment program that equips first-year Syracuse University students with the knowledge and experience to become engaged student leaders on campus.
The WellsLink Leadership Program is an academic excellence and leadership program for first-year students who not already sponsored by athletics or state- or federally-funded programs. Through mentoring and a series of structured academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities, WellsLink Scholars are poised for success and leadership at Syracuse University. Freshman students may apply through the 1st week of the fall semester.
Research Opportunities
Public health students are encouraged to participate in faculty mentored research. Students can apply to join faculty research teams in public health, other Syracuse University departments, or at Upstate Medical University Research Institutes and Centers or with individual Upstate Medical Center faculty. Students may apply for academic or summer research grants through the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The Ronald E. McNair’s Scholars program prepares high-achieving undergraduate students for graduate/doctoral studies with hands-on research, academic services, and scholarly activities. See the McNair web site for eligibility criteria.
The Renee Crown Honor’s Program’s mission is to promote the development of students as scholars and professionals who will carry forward the principles of innovation and imagination. Students may apply as entering freshman or in January or May following the freshman year. Honor’s students complete an honor’s thesis. For more information about the thesis requirement, see Honors Thesis.
Study Abroad
Many options exist for public health students who wish to study abroad. For students who wish to spend a semester abroad, Syracuse University Abroad operates eight Study Abroad Centers where Syracuse University and other university students reside and study. In addition, Syracuse University maintains partnerships with over 60 World Partner programs. Short-term and summer programs are also available. Liberal arts courses are offered at the Syracuse University Center programs and at the World Partner Programs. For students interested in studying public health while abroad, public health core courses are available at World Partner programs in SIT Kenya), Denmark (DIS Copenhagen), Sweden (DIS Stockholm), South Africa (SIT South Africa), or Australia (University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, or University of Sidney).
To receive academic credit, students must participate in a Syracuse University or World Partners study abroad program. Students wishing to study with a non-affiliated program and receive academic credit must complete the Special Case Petitioning Process. Note: this process should be initiated 9-12 months in advance of the anticipated study abroad semester.
Timing: Public health majors may elect to study abroad during sophomore or junior year or during summer. Pre-clinical health students may elect to study abroad during summer.
Chapter 5 - Academic Policies & Procedures
Academic Rules - Syracuse University Links and List
Academic Standards
Academic Record
Academic Status
Degree and Certificate Programs
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16.1 Undergraduate Degree and Certificate Programs
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Table K Undergraduate Degree Programs
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Table L Single Degree Programs with Dual Majors
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16.2 Second Undergraduate Degrees
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Table M Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Programs
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16.3 Undergraduate Certificate Program
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16.5 Diplomas and Certificates
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Table N Double Majors (in a Single Degree Program)
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Effective fall 2025, Public Health majors complete the College of Arts and Science liberal arts core. Suggested program plans are located at the end of the handbook. All students complete coursework and/or co-curricular activities to demonstrate competencies in the Syracuse University Shared Competencies, six university-wide learning goals that enhance undergraduate education through an integrated learning approach.
Accelerated Graduate Degree Options (4+1 Programs)
The 150 credit BSPH/MPH option provides opportunity for public health majors to complete the BSPH and the MPH in 5 years, vs. the usual 6 needed if both degrees were completed separately. See BSPH/MPHfor course substitutions in these programs.
Early planning is important for students interested in either of these programs as course sequencing is different for these students: in years 1 and 2, students focus on the liberal arts core and complete PHP 219, PHP 221, PHP 223, PHP 303, and PHP 310 only. Interested students should meet with the Undergraduate Program Director to learn more.
Eligibility: CUM GPA 3.2 at the conclusion of Fall sophomore year (3rd semester of study).
Intent to pursue: in early Spring sophomore year, students are invited to declare their intent to pursue the BSPH/MPH program. Students meet with the Undergraduate Program Director and complete a short form indicating their intent to pursue either program.
Graduate course substitutions: students take graduate level courses in their junior and senior years. The administrative assistant will add the graduate courses to your schedule.
Formal application to the graduate program: late fall/early spring senior year.
Degree conferrals: the BSPH is awarded May, senior year. The MPH is awarded summer year 5.
Registering for graduate classes, year 5 (MPH): Undergraduate students need to await their BSPH degree conferral and register as new graduate students in August of their fifth and final year of study.
Substitutions and Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Students wishing to request an exception to a degree requirement must do so by completing the General Petition to Facultyform and submitting to their College of Arts and Sciences staff advisor.
Double Majors
Public health majors may opt to pursue a double major. Second majors should be discussed with the academic advisor early in the academic career (generally by sophomore year). It is most efficient for Public Health majors to select the Single Degree Program with Double Major option (Table J, UG Course Catalog, Academic Rules). For this option, the student completes all the degree requirements for public health (liberal arts, public health core & concentration, and electives) and the degree requirements specific to the second major only. The Falk College is retained as the home college. With careful planning, most students can complete this option without adding additional time for degree completion. To declare a second major, complete a Declaration of Major form, retaining the major in Public Health and adding the second major.
Minors
Public Health majors are encouraged to pursue a minor. A minor provides an excellent opportunity to blend another subject area into your degree program without the additional requirements of a double major. A minor may be related to the major, or it might be in a completely different academic/professional area. Because a completed minor appears on the transcript, it highlights another dimension of educational background to support an application for graduate study or employment. Pursuing a minor should be discussed with the academic advisor as early as possible. Once a minor is decided upon, students complete a Declaration of Minor form. Information about requirements for specific minors can be obtained from the sponsoring department/college.
Chapter 3 - Academic Service Learning
Community-based learning opportunities are an integral requirement of the public health major. Experiential, community based learning requirements are included across the four years of undergraduate study and provide students with opportunities to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world public health related challenges. Academic service learning promotes:
Student personal and professional development, including competencies in working with diverse populations
Student application of classroom learning to develop solutions to community based health problems.
Student reflection on these experiences is important for learning and personal growth and is accomplished through reflective writing and other means.
By participating in planned and evaluated experiential, community-based learning activities, public health majors progress through a hierarchy of experiential learning competencies – beginning with exposure to community members and groups in year 1 to integration and consolidation of public health knowledge and skills in year 4.
Year | Competency | Course, Required Hours, & Focus |
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Year 1 | Exposure/Appreciation | PHP 221 Community Health Promotion |
Year 2 | Appreciation/Application | PHP 309 Health Disparities/Underserved Populations |
Year 3 | Application | PHP 310 Promoting Health/Literacy & Culturally Competence |
Year 4 | Integration/Consolidation | PHP 422: Senior Internship Experience |
Additional academic service opportunities within the concentrations:
Addiction Studies: PHP 321 Addiction Prevention Services (15 hours)
Community Health Education: PHP 304 Community Health Education (25 hours)
Expectations
Faculty
Describe the service learning activity and its relation to the course objectives in the course syllabus and on the first day of class.
Familiarize themselves with the service sites.
Monitor student progress through discussions, journal assignments, progress reports or individual check-ins.
Provide individual and/or group forums for students to reflect on what they are learning from the experience.
Community Partner
Orient students to the agency mission and goals so that they may better understand their role within the agency/project.
Provide work that is significant and/or challenging to the student.
Provide training, supervision, feedback and resources for the student to succeed in the service.
Ensure a safe work environment and reasonable hours for the student to perform their service.
Student
Behave professionally:
Observe the public health program policies on appropriate attire for field work (see p. 6).
Punctuality: arrive on time and don’t leave early.
Arrive at the agency/site prepared to work.
Be respectful to all colleagues and clients/community members.
Adherence to service schedule. Provide a minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice of absences. In case of an emergency, Provide advance notice of absences before start of scheduled service day(s).
Keep all cell phones, iPods, and other electronic devices not pertaining to your service activity turned off and out of sight.
Participate in required training/orientation sessions.
Demonstrate interest in the placement site and projects. Willingly try tasks not done before.
Use formal names/work titles unless directed otherwise.
Follow through and complete assignments/projects.
Respect the policies and expectations of the site, especially in regards to confidentiality.
Serve in a manner which preserves the reputation and integrity of Syracuse University.
Complete time sheets and submit weekly.
Service Selection Policies
Students must adhere to the public health program placement policies:
Community sites are identified, arranged, and confirmed by course faculty.
Students may not change their placement site without course faculty approval.
Placement sites are selected for their specific fit with the course outcomes. If students enroll in 2 service-learning courses in the same semester, the service site will most likely be different for each course.
Service Courses, Semester Planning
Fulfilling service learning hours in light of other commitments can be challenging. It is recommended that students enroll in only 1 service learning course per semester.
If students enroll in more than 1 service course in the same semester, the service hour requirement for each course is required. Hours are not shared between 2 service courses.
In the PHP 422 semester of enrollment, it is recommended that students enroll in no more than 12 (ideally) or 15 (maximum) credits. Courses will need to be scheduled on days that internship is not planned or late in the afternoon or evening.
Grading Policy
Academic Service learning is a supervised and evaluated experience. Students complete the service hours as scheduled with the site and student performance is considered in the assignment of the grade. In addition, service-learning related assignments and performance are graded and included when assigning an overall course grade.
Grading standards
Service-learning is evaluated as a 'pass/fail' course requirement. To 'pass' a service-learning course, students must earn a grade of 'pass' for the academic service-learning requirement.
To receive a grade of 'pass' for service-learning, students will
Adhere to the student expectations for service-learning (see preceding section)
Complete at least 70% of the service-learning hour requirement. Refer to the specific course level policies. At the discretion of the professor, course grade deductions may be applied for students who complete 70% but less than 100% of the hours.
Termination from site
Students who are dismissed for reasons of unprofessional conduct will receive a course grade of ‘F’ and will not be assigned to another site.
On occasion, sites may not be able to accommodate the student for the full hour requirement. In these situations, students will be assigned to another site to complete the service requirement.
Dress Code Policy
It is the policy of the Public Health program that students representing Public Health (e.g., public health interns or practica students, service learning students, etc.) should dress in business casual attire, or follow the policy of the sponsoring entity. Some sponsoring entities may expect that students wear attire with the organization logo, otherwise branded clothing, or uniform.
Business casual attire includes the following:
Type of Clothing | Acceptable | Unacceptable |
|---|---|---|
General | Midriff fully covered | Ripped clothing Pajamas Clothing that may impede ability to complete assigned responsibilities See through clothing Open back tops Clothing that shows undergarments |
Pants | Full length Capri length Worn at waist level | Jeggings/leggings (if solely worn as bottoms) Denim Sweatpants Shorts |
Shirts | Collared polo shirts Button shirts Blouses | Clothing that shows undergarments Graphic t-shirts Halter/crop-tops Tank-tops Sweatshirts |
Skirts/dresses | Professional Knee length or longer | Eveningwear |
Shoes | Dress sandals Sneakers in good condition | Flip-flops Platform shoes |
Chapter 4 - Additional Opportunities
Extracurricular Activities
Participation in extracurricular activities provide additional opportunity to learn and gain experience. Syracuse University hosts more than 300 extracurricular groups. Check it out!
Healthy You Magazine is an award-winning health newsmagazine written for students by students, and produced in the PHP 227 Heathy You 1 credit course. The course introduces students to a hands-on learning experience in heath writing, illustration, photography, and layout/design to developing a health newsmagazine for the campus community.
Global Medical Brigades is a student organization that serves to promote health in rural, impoverished villages in Central America. The group travels annually to Central American countries in an effort to provide medical care, sustainable resources and education to people in rural, impoverished areas. As a volunteer, students not only provide integral support to a community, but also gain first-hand clinical and public health experience while being immersed in a culture much different from your own.
Student Association of Public Health Education (SAPHE) is a student organization dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and advocacy for public health among students at the university and in the local community. Through interactive meetings, workshops, seminars, and events, members have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of public health issues, explore potential solutions, and engage in meaningful discussions. SAPHE also actively participates in community outreach initiatives, collaborating with local organizations, health agencies, and schools to address health disparities and promote health equity.
Leadership Opportunities
Public health students gain leadership skills by serving on the executive boards of student organizations and through various other opportunities including:
College of Arts & Sciences International Student Success Peer Mentorship Program. This program aims to assist new international students to make a successful academic adjustment to Syracuse University and increase the engagement and academic achievement of international students.
College of Arts & Sciences/Maxwell Student Ambassadors. Ambassadors are a select group of students who represent the College of Arts and Sciences /Maxwell School. While ambassadors come from different majors, states, countries, backgrounds, and more, they all bleed Orange. Because of their academic strengths, connections to campus activities, communication skills, and leadership qualities, ambassadors provide advice and mentorship to prospective and current Syracuse students. Ambassadors may volunteer to work with prospective students, first-year students, or both.
Peer Leader, FYS 101. Peer Leaders are undergraduate students that work in conjunction with a Lead Instructor to guide discussions within a section of FYS 101. Discussions are anchored around increasing the sense of belonging on the Syracuse University campus.
Barne’s Center Peer Educator Program. The program consists of three teams: Be Wise, Peer Educators Encouraging Healthy Relationships and Sexuality (PEEHRS), and Students Advocating for Mental Health Empowerment (SAMHEs).
OrangeSeeds is a leadership empowerment program that equips first-year Syracuse University students with the knowledge and experience to become engaged student leaders on campus.
The WellsLink Leadership Program is an academic excellence and leadership program for first-year students who not already sponsored by athletics or state- or federally-funded programs. Through mentoring and a series of structured academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities, WellsLink Scholars are poised for success and leadership at Syracuse University. Freshman students may apply through the 1st week of the fall semester.
Research Opportunities
Public health students are encouraged to participate in faculty mentored research. Students can apply to join faculty research teams in public health, other Syracuse University departments, or at Upstate Medical University Research Institutes and Centers or with individual Upstate Medical Center faculty. Students may apply for academic or summer research grants through the Office of Undergraduate Research.
The Ronald E. McNair’s Scholars program prepares high-achieving undergraduate students for graduate/doctoral studies with hands-on research, academic services, and scholarly activities. See the McNair web site for eligibility criteria.
The Renee Crown Honor’s Program’s mission is to promote the development of students as scholars and professionals who will carry forward the principles of innovation and imagination. Students may apply as entering freshman or in January or May following the freshman year. Honor’s students complete an honor’s thesis. For more information about the thesis requirement, see Honors Thesis.
Study Abroad
Many options exist for public health students who wish to study abroad. For students who wish to spend a semester abroad, Syracuse University Abroad operates eight Study Abroad Centers where Syracuse University and other university students reside and study. In addition, Syracuse University maintains partnerships with over 60 World Partner programs. Short-term and summer programs are also available. Liberal arts courses are offered at the Syracuse University Center programs and at the World Partner Programs. For students interested in studying public health while abroad, public health core courses are available at World Partner programs in SIT Kenya), Denmark (DIS Copenhagen), Sweden (DIS Stockholm), South Africa (SIT South Africa), or Australia (University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, or University of Sidney).
To receive academic credit, students must participate in a Syracuse University or World Partners study abroad program. Students wishing to study with a non-affiliated program and receive academic credit must complete the Special Case Petitioning Process. Note: this process should be initiated 9-12 months in advance of the anticipated study abroad semester.
Timing: Public health majors may elect to study abroad during sophomore or junior year or during summer. Pre-clinical health students may elect to study abroad during summer.
Chapter 5 - Academic Policies & Procedures
Academic Rules -
See the Syracuse University Undergraduate Catalog, Academic Rules. See the rules for the publication year for the date of admission to Syracuse University (drop down menu, tip of page)
Changes to the Registration
Adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a class: strict guidelines are established by the University Registrar. See the academic calendars for specific dates.
Note: Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Student Services division will not approve a drop or withdraw petition if that action results in a student falling below 12 academic credits for the semester.
Independent Study Courses
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Make-up exams are to be taken 9:00 am – Noon and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday, scheduled through the course instructor. All make-up exams are at the discretion of the course faculty. Policies regarding make-up exams are described in the syllabus.
Pass-Fail Option
Public health students may elect to take a maximum of 6 credits of elective requirement as pass/fail. syllabus.
Pass-Fail Option
To elect this option, students complete a Grade Option Application form (available in Suite 344, White Hall) and submit by the grading option deadline. Grading Option - Pass/Fail
NEW ELECTRONIC PROCESS VIA MY SLICE
Log into MySlice > eForms
Find the P/F grading option and start your submission. No pdf or paper forms will be processed.
Once the eForm is submitted, your advisor will review and approve, or get back to you if they have any questions.
See the Academic Calendarfor deadlines.
Maximum credit, non-graded, independent study, or experiential credit
College of Arts and Science students may complete not more than 24 combined credits of experience credit, independence study, and pass/fail.
Registration Holds
Students with registration holds will be prevented from registering for classes. In order to register, students must obtain clearance from the holding office(s). Detailed information about holds is listed on the Syracuse University Registrar’s web site. Use the information provided in MySlice to resolve the hold.
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For transfer credit policies, see Falk Student Services. Many courses have been pre-approved for transfer – for these courses no petition is needed. See the Transfer Evaluation Systemlist. For courses that are not pre-approved a transfer credit petition is completed before the course is taken. Credit hours accepted in transfer are noted on the academic transcript. Grade points of transfer credit are not reflected in the Syracuse University CUM GPA. Note: Syracuse University will accept transfer credit for WRT 105 and 205 from only selected academic institutions which can be found at: WRT Course Substitutions. the College of Arts & Sciences Transfer credit policies. Scroll down on page. Effective Fall 2020, a maximum of 16 credits can be transferred to Syracuse post-matriculation. Of those 16 credits, only eight may contribute to the fulfillment of the divisional requirements in the Liberal Arts Core, with no more than one course applying to any divisional requirement section.
Chapter 6 - Academic Advising & Forms
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Academic Advising is an essential component of a Syracuse University education. The University is committed to providing the individual advice and assistance that students need at every step throughout their degree programs. A successful system of academic advising is highly dependent upon a shared commitment of students, faculty, and staff to the process and the availability of timely, accurate information. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) requires all undergraduate students to meet with their academic advisor before they register to ensure that they are choosing courses that lead towards completion of the degree. Required CAS staff advising blocks: Year 1 – Fall, Year 1 – Spring, Year 2 -Fall, and Year 3 - Spring. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor/mentor annually or as needed to discuss discipline specific questions, academic options, research opportunities, or to explore post-graduate options. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor Year 2 – Spring for discussion and declaration of the public health concentration and career exploration, Year 3 - Spring to discuss the senior internship and career advising, and Year 4 – Fall to explore/discuss post-graduate options.
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CAS Staff Advisor | Faculty Advisor/Mentor | Student |
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Choose courses, majors, and minors | Supplement CAS academic advising activities | Know degree requirements and remain informed about changes in the curriculum |
Understand Liberal Arts Core requirements | Encourage student engagement in research/scholarship opportunities and provide guidance regarding access to the same | Map out a plan of action for completing degree requirements and review it with the advisor. This is important to determine what courses need to be taken in sequence, as well as which courses are only offered once every year or every other year so that opportunities to take a needed or desired course are not missed |
Navigate registration and university policies | Provide career development advising | Prepare, in advance, for academic and career advising meetings. Map out courses wanted and needed to take for the degree and any minors or CASs; or to meet pre-requisite course requirements for additional advanced study |
Polish your resume and sharpen your interview skills | Provide guidance for pursuing post-graduate training or study | Make and keep advising appointments |
Explore internships, jobs, and grad school options | Facilitate professional networking within and outside of the | Make advisor aware of any special needs or problems encountered at Syracuse University. The advisor can help with any problems that may hinder academic success and continued enrollment |
Build your network through Syracuse alumni connections, local immersion trips, and other experiential opportunities | Encourage students to engage in co-curricular activities to promote civic engagement, social development, support post-graduate plans, or to develop leadership skills | Provide sufficient notice (ideally 14 days) when asking the advisor to provide a recommendation |
With aspects of registration: Drop, withdrawal, petitions, etc. | As appropriate, make referrals to university and community resources to support academic success and physical/emotional/mental health well-being | |
Your CAS advisor will also be the one that certifies your degree for graduation. |
Advising Reports
All public health majors have a digital Advising Report posted in MySlice under “DegreeWorks”. This report is an advising tool to be used in collaboration with the academic advisor. Students review this report before the advising session to determine which courses have been used to satisfy all degree requirements and to develop a plan for future courses to discuss with your academic advisor.
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Website: Health Professions Advising Services
Helpful Advising Links for Public Health Majors
Orange Success
Orange Successis a web-based advising tool that provides an efficient means to connect and share information with students, teaching faculty, academic advisors, and other support advisors. In addition, students can make appointments directly with their faculty and advisors via Orange Success.
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Academic Support Resources
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of Arts & Sciences Office of Student ServicesSuccess: Academic counselors provide the following: help with time management, student concerns about grades, and study/learning approaches and strategies Falk College Student Services. The Falk College, Office of Student Services . The office also maintains the College’s academic probation and , with faculty agreement, sets academic monitoring policies. Students placed on academic probation are assigned to an academic counselor who works with them to develop and implement a plan that promotes future academic success.
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Ann & Milton Stevenson Educational Center for Student-Athlete Development: Provides academic support to student-athletes. The center is equipped with computer labs and tutor rooms. The center staff serves as a liaison between students coaching staff and campus faculty regarding academic performance including progress towards graduation.
Math ClinicsHelp: The mathematics department conducts weekly math clinics to assist students enrolled in selected math courses offers drop-in hours and free tutoring for students seeking help with a math course.
Center for Learning and Student Success: Provides learning resources (tutors, learning guides and tips for academic success); may also offer workshops on topics such as time management, test-taking, reading and note-taking strategies
Center for Disability Resources(CDR): Syracuse University values diversity and seeks to promote equal access to educational opportunities for all students. Students who believe that an accommodation for a disability is needed, should contact the Office of Disability Services, located at 804 University Avenue, room 309, or call 315-443-4498 for an appointment to discuss your needs and the process for requesting accommodations. ODS suite 303. CDR is responsible for coordinating disability-related accommodations.
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A wide range of opportunities and awards are available to students in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human DynamicsSyracuse University, providing you with the means to enhance your personal, academic, and career growth. Some of these include Dean’s List, Peer Advisor Award, University Scholar, and Remembrance Scholar.
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This award is given to a graduating student whose volunteer work, research and career goals focus on the elimination of inequalities in health.
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College of Arts & Sciences Senior Class Marshal
Senior class marshals serve as the all-University student representatives for graduation and lead the Commencement procession onto the floor of the Dome. Additionally, marshals chair the committee that recommends Commencement speakers to the Chancellor.
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