Important Announcement

The Public Health Major Department is offering a new Bachelor of Science program in: Health Services Administration starting Fall 2024. If you are currently interested in Public Health (Healthcare Administration), please contact us for advising support toward degree completion on your preferred pathway.

Why the change to Health Services Administration (HSA) from Public Health-Healthcare Administration (HCA)?

• To better reflect the skills and knowledge needed for health services administration positions.
• To better reflect the field of practice and the scope of professional development possibilities.
• To elevate the scope of the bachelor’s degree, which is a larger field of practice:
  • HSA includes HCA, which is smaller in scope, typically hospital, doctor’s office, or clinic based.
  • HSA includes non-clinical, larger, health-related settings.

The primary changes from PUBH-HCA to HSA are the pre-major and lower division major requirements.

These changes could benefit you if you have not already taken BIO 25, BIO 26, OR CHEM 6A, but have already completed STAT 1, and 45 units with a 2.5 or better GPA.

Courses completed at a California Community College can be verified as equivalent on ASSIST (https://assist.org/).

Pre-Major Requirements

Freshman or transfer students interested in the Health Services Administration Major are admitted as Pre-Major Health Services Administration students.

Pre-major is a designation for undergraduate students pursuing a non-impacted major. These students may declare or be assigned major status upon admission to the university or by the department/program of their intended major after completing specified pre-requisites as defined by their academic department/program.

Note: New transfer students who select Health Services Administration in their University application will be given the designation of Pre-Major.

To change to a Health Services Administration Major, all students are required to complete the follow grade and course requirements and submit a Declaration of Major form to the Public Health Department along with transcript copies:

1. An overall GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
2. Completion of the Pre-Major Required Courses with a "C" or better in each course. Only first or second attempts will be considered.
3. Completion of more than 45 units.

Declare Health Services Administration as your Major

1. Identify a semester that fits with your academic plan to declare Health Services Administration. Review the Academic Calendar for important dates.
2. Complete ALL prerequisites! Prerequisite courses in-progress will not be accepted.
3. Submit final, official transcripts from all colleges you have attended. See Transcript section. Do not submit multiple copies of your transcripts.
4. Submit the Eligibility Form. All fields must be filled out on the Eligibility Form and all official transcripts must be submitted in order for the Department of Public Health to consider your file complete. Eligibility Forms are reviewed on a continuous basis, however, please keep in mind the processing time of your eligibility form in time for registration.
   *You must submit your Intent to Enroll (ITE) PRIOR to submitting the Eligibility Form. If you submit your Eligibility Form without your ITE, we cannot process your change of major. Visit the Admissions & Outreach website for transcript deadlines & other important dates.
5. Once you have submitted the Eligibility Form, it will take 2-4 weeks to review and process your eligibility form. You will not be able to enroll in "Major Only" courses until your major change form has been processed. It is important that you plan accordingly.
6. For eligible students, the Public Health Department will submit the Change of Major form to the Office of University Registrar on the student's behalf. Please allow a minimum of 14 business days for the form to be processed.

Program Requirements

Minimum total units required for B.S. Degree.

• Total Units required for BS degree: 120
• Total Units required for Major: 53-55

The advising sheet is to be used in partnership with your advisors - seek assisstance each semester to stay on track and graduate!

Notes:

• All courses applied to the major must be completed with a minimum of "C" grade.
• Writing Placement of Junior (WPJ) is a prerequisite to enroll in a Writing Intensive Course.

Academic Advising - HHS Student Success Center

The Health & Human Services Student Success Center advises all Pre-major and prospective students interested in Public Health. Please visit their website for the virtual drop-in hour schedule or you can email them directly at: chhs_success_center@csus.edu

Pre-Major and Prospective Students

When you email the Student Success Center be sure to provide the following information (if applicable):

1. Full Name
2. Sac State Student ID
3. Major
4. Request/Inquiry/Question(s)

Please note: Emails are reviewed in the order received; please allow 1-3 business days for a response.

Undeclared/Expressed Interest Advising

The Academic Advising Center offers one-on-one advising to help current Sacramento State students explore major/minor opportunities. The Center engages students in a developmental process that helps clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skilss, interests, and values.

Submitting Official Transcripts to Sac State

Official transcripts must be in their sealed envelopes from the source. Opened transcripts or transcripts in personal envelopes will be considered unofficial.

• Current Sacramento State students: You are required to submit official transcripts from ALL colleges you have attended AFTER enrolling at Sacramento State. Transcripts must show ALL college coursework completed and courses currently in progress. Sacramento State Transcripts are not required.
• New Transfers: Visit the Admissions & Outreach website for transcript deadlines & other important dates.
• Returning Sac State students: Only send transcripts from colleges attended since leaving Sac State.

Electronic

Transcripts may be sent electronically directly from the college/university you attended. Inquire at the college/university to check if the service is available. Official electronic transcripts can be sent from college/university to incomingtranscripts@csus.edu

Mail

Sacramento State
Admissions & Outreach
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6048

Drop Off

Admissions & Outreach
Welcome Center
(located by parking structure 5)
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.