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Program checklist · B.S.

Biobehavioral Health, B.S. (Behrend)

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.0701
Credits (computed from items)
97-99
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
214777
CourseShelf checklist
CK_214777_737ba1b9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements for the Major

major core · 0 items

    Prescribed Courses

    1 item
    1. NUTR 251
      3

    Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

    11 items
    1. BBH 101
      Introduction to Biobehavioral Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BBH/AFAM 302
      Diversity and Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. BBH 310
      Research Strategies for Studying Biobehavioral Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BBH 311
      Interdisciplinary Integration in Biobehavioral Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. BBH 316
      Foundations and Principles of Health Promotion
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BBH 411W
      Research and Applications in Biobehavioral Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. BBH/HPA 440
      Principles of Epidemiology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. BIOL 110
      Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    9. BIOL 161
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lecture
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. BIOL 163
      Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lecture
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. PSYCH 100
      Introductory Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Additional Courses

    98 items
    1. Select 3 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BBH 210
      Biobehavioral Aspects of Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    3. BIOL 133
      Genetics and Evolution of the Human Species
      Not resolved to a course
    4. BIOL 222
      Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Select 3 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BBH 301W
      Values and Ethics in Biobehavioral Health Research and Practice
      Not resolved to a course
    7. PHIL 110
      Philosophy of Science
      Not resolved to a course
    8. PHIL 132/BIOET 100
      Bioethics
      Not resolved to a course
    9. Select 9 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    10. ANTH 21
      Introductory Biological Anthropology
      Not resolved to a course
    11. ANTH 22
      Humans as Primates
      Not resolved to a course
    12. ANTH 216N
      Sex and Evolution
      Not resolved to a course
    13. BIOL 155
      Introduction to the Biology of Aging
      Not resolved to a course
    14. BIOL 162
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
    15. BIOL 164
      Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
    16. BIOL 220W
      Biology: Populations and Communities
      Not resolved to a course
    17. BIOL 230W
      Biology: Molecules and Cells
      Not resolved to a course
    18. BIOL 240W
      Biology: Function and Development of Organisms
      Not resolved to a course
    19. BIOL 409
      Biology of Aging
      Not resolved to a course
    20. BIOL 422
      Advanced Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    21. BMB 211
      3
    22. CHEM 110
      Chemical Principles I
      Not resolved to a course
    23. CHEM 111
      Experimental Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
    24. CHEM 112
      Chemical Principles II
      Not resolved to a course
    25. CHEM 113
      Experimental Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
    26. CHEM 130
      Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
    27. CHEM 202
      Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I
    28. CHEM 203
      Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 213 Laboratory in Organic Chemistry
    29. CHEM 212
      Organic Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
    30. EARTH 100
      3
    31. EARTH 100H
      3
    32. EARTH 103N
      3
    33. EGEE/MATSE 101
      Energy and the Environment
      Not resolved to a course
    34. EGEE 101H
      Energy and the Environment
      Not resolved to a course
    35. EGEE 102
      Energy Conservation for Environmental Protection
      Not resolved to a course
    36. EGEE 102H
      Energy Conservation for Environmental Protection
      Not resolved to a course
    37. FDSC 404
      Sensory Evaluation of Foods
      Not resolved to a course
    38. FDSC 405
      Food Engineering Principles
      Not resolved to a course
    39. FDSC 406W
      Physiology of Nutrition
      Not resolved to a course
    40. FDSC 407
      Food Toxins
      Not resolved to a course
    41. FDSC 408
      Food Microbiology
      Not resolved to a course
    42. GEOG 314
      3
    43. MICRB 106
      3
    44. MICRB 107
      1
    45. MICRB 201
      3
    46. MICRB 202
      2
    47. PHYS 250
      4
    48. PHYS 251
      4
    49. PSYCH 260/BBH 203
      Neurological Bases of Human Behavior
      Not resolved to a course
    50. PSYCH 460
      Comparative Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    51. PSYCH 461
      Advanced Conditioning and Learning
      Not resolved to a course
    52. PSYCH 462
      Physiological Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    53. PSYCH 464
      Behavior Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    54. PSYCH 470
      Abnormal Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    55. PSYCH 473
      Behavioral Interventions
      Not resolved to a course
    56. VBSC 211
      The Immune System and Disease
      Not resolved to a course
    57. VBSC 230
      The Science of Poisons
      Not resolved to a course
    58. Select 9 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    59. CSD 100
      Preventing Vocal Abuse, Misuse, and Disorders
      As published: “Vocal Health for Life”
      3
    60. CSD 146
      3
    61. CSD 218
      3
    62. CSD 230
      3
    63. CSD 269
      3
    64. HDFS 229
      Infant and Child Development
      Not resolved to a course
    65. HDFS 239
      Adolescent Development
      Not resolved to a course
    66. HDFS 249N
      Adult Development and Aging
      Not resolved to a course
    67. HDFS/WMNST 250
      Sexual and Gender Identity Over the Lifespan
      Not resolved to a course
    68. HDFS 302A
      Leadership and Technology Skills for Human Services Professionals A
      Not resolved to a course
    69. HDFS 311
      Human Development and Family Studies Interventions
      Not resolved to a course
    70. HDFS 315
      Family Development
      Not resolved to a course
    71. HDFS 405
      Gender and Social Development
      Not resolved to a course
    72. HDFS 416/SOC 411
      Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the American Family
      Not resolved to a course
    73. HDFS 418
      Family Relationships
      Not resolved to a course
    74. HDFS 428
      Infant Development
      Not resolved to a course
    75. HDFS 429
      Advanced Child Development
      Not resolved to a course
    76. HDFS/SOC 431
      Family Disorganization: Stress Points in the Contemporary Family
      Not resolved to a course
    77. HDFS 433
      Developmental Transition to Adulthood
      Not resolved to a course
    78. HDFS 445/PSYCH 416
      Development Throughout Adulthood
      Not resolved to a course
    79. HPA 57
      Consumer Choices in Health Care
      Not resolved to a course
    80. HPA 101
      3
    81. HPA 310
      3
    82. KINES 100
      The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology
      Not resolved to a course
    83. KINES 101
      The Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology
      Not resolved to a course
    84. KINES 203
      Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals
      Not resolved to a course
    85. KINES 356
      Activity and Disease
      Not resolved to a course
    86. KINES 358
      Ergogenic Aids
      Not resolved to a course
    87. NURS 401
      Concepts of Health
      Not resolved to a course
    88. NURS/BBH 452
      Women's Health Issues
      Not resolved to a course
    89. NUTR 358
      3
    90. NUTR 360
      3
    91. PSYCH 212
      Introduction to Developmental Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    92. PSYCH 243
      Introduction to Well-being and Positive Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    93. PSYCH 270
      Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
    94. Select 3 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    95. HDFS 129
      Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
      Not resolved to a course
    96. HDFS 229
      Infant and Child Development
      Not resolved to a course
    97. HDFS 239
      Adolescent Development
      Not resolved to a course
    98. HDFS 249N
      Adult Development and Aging
      Not resolved to a course

    Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better

    31 items
    1. STAT 200
      Elementary Statistics
      Not resolved to a course
      or: STAT 250 Introduction to Biostatistics
      3-4
    2. Select 3-4 credits from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    3. BIOL 230W
      Biology: Molecules and Cells
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CHEM 101
      Introductory Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
    5. CHEM 110
      Chemical Principles I
      Not resolved to a course
    6. CHEM 110H
      Chemical Principles I - Honors
      Not resolved to a course
    7. CHEM 130
      Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
    8. MICRB 106
      3
    9. Select 12 credits from the following (at least 6 credits must be at the 400 level):
      Not resolved to a course
      12
    10. BBH 203/PSYCH 260
      Neurological Bases of Human Behavior
      Not resolved to a course
    11. BBH 251
      Straight Talks I: Advanced Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Peer Education
      Not resolved to a course
    12. BBH/AFR 305
      Introduction to Global Health Issues
      Not resolved to a course
    13. BBH 315
      Gender and Biobehavioral Health
      Not resolved to a course
    14. BBH 324
      HealthWorks Peer Education Training
      Not resolved to a course
    15. BBH 325
      Health Promotion Services Training
      Not resolved to a course
    16. BBH 368
      Neuroanatomy, Behavior, and Health
      Not resolved to a course
    17. BBH 370
      Environmental Health and Sustainability
      Not resolved to a course
    18. BBH 390A
      Preparation for Global Health Field Experience
      Not resolved to a course
    19. BBH 402
      African Health & Development
      Not resolved to a course
    20. BBH 407
      Global Health Equity
      Not resolved to a course
    21. BBH 410
      Developmental and Health Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
    22. BBH 416
      Health Promotion II: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
      Not resolved to a course
    23. BBH 432
      Biobehavioral Aspects of Stress
      Not resolved to a course
    24. BBH 446
      Human Sexuality as a Health Concern
      Not resolved to a course
    25. BBH 451
      Pharmacological Influences on Health
      Not resolved to a course
    26. BBH/NURS 452
      Women's Health Issues
      Not resolved to a course
    27. BBH/WMNST 458
      Critical Feminist Issues in Reproduction
      Not resolved to a course
    28. BBH 468
      Neuroanatomical Bases for Disorders of Behavior and Health
      Not resolved to a course
    29. BBH/BIOL 469
      Neurobiology
      Not resolved to a course
    30. BBH/BIOL 470
      Functional and Integrative Neuroscience
      Not resolved to a course
    31. BBH 490
      Introduction to Internship Experience
      Not resolved to a course

    Supporting Courses and Related Areas

    2 items
    1. Select 3 credits in health promotion from approved list, in consultation with adviser
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. Select 12 credits in University-wide offerings from approved list, in consultation with adviser (Students may apply 6 credits of ROTC.)
      Not resolved to a course
      12
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