Health Policy & Management B.S.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | HPM 240 (3) |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | HPM 430 or 445 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | HPM 445 (3) |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | HPM 408 (3) |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| HPM 101 – American Health Care System | 3 |
| HPM 240 – Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HPM 300 – Financial Management | 3 |
| HPM 310 – Health Law | 3 |
| HPM 408 – Policy Analysis | 3 |
| HPM 450 – Field Experience | 3 |
| HPM 480 – Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HPM Electives (3) | 9 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Currently, HPM majors fulfill the Social Science Core and Civic Engagement Proficiency.
- HPM 430, 445 satisfy the Intensive Writing II Proficiency; HPM 445 also satisfies the Oral Communication Proficiency.
- Undeclared students must take HPM 101 before declaring major.
- HPM majors may study abroad during Fall or Spring of the junior year with advisor’s approval at an HPM approved program.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| HPM 101 | American Health Care System | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| HPM Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| HPM 240 | Principles of Epidemiology (Social Science) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| HPM 300 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPM 310 | Health Law | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPM 408 | Policy Analysis (Civic Engagement) | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HPM 480 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HPM Elective | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPM 450 | Field Experience | 3 | |
| HPM Elective | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
