Public Health, BS
Public Health, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students for entry-level careers focused on improving the health and well-being of communities and populations. Students develop knowledge and skills in areas such as epidemiology, environmental health, health disparities, emergency management, health program planning, biostatistics, outbreak investigation, and public health research.
Public health professionals can work across a variety of community and public health settings. Through broad-based training and problem-based learning, students develop critical-thinking and analytical skills while learning to evaluate and analyze data and apply foundational public health concepts.
The program also provides flexibility for students to pursue individual interests through directed electives. Students can use electives to explore areas that complement their public health education and support their individual career and educational goals.
For students considering additional education, the BS in Public Health can also provide a foundation for further study in public health and other health-related or professional fields.
What Will I Learn
The major provides broad-based training relevant to public health, including:
- Epidemiological principles
- Health care programs, policies, and evaluation
- Environmental health
- Emergency management
- Biostatistics in public health
- Outbreak investigations
- Primary care in public health
Students develop critical-thinking and analytical skills through problem-based learning, including opportunities to evaluate and analyze data while learning foundational public health concepts.
Program Completion Requirements
Degree Requirements (120 Semester Hours)
Core Curriculum Program: 42 sem. hrs.
First-Year Seminars (when applicable): 2 sem. hrs.
Directed Electives: 27 sem. hrs.
Required Major Courses: 45 sem. hrs.
Internship: 6 sem. hrs.
*Full-time, first-time-in-college students are required to take the first-year seminars:
- UNIV 1101 First-Year Seminar I – 1 sem. hr.
- UNIV 1102 First-Year Seminar II – 1 sem. hr.
What Careers Can I Have
The Public Health degree prepares graduates for entry-level opportunities in community and public health settings. Career areas identified by the program include:
- Biostatistician
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Environmental Health Scientist
- Health Services Manager
- Health Education Specialist
- Public Health Specialist
- Social or Community Service Manager
- Public Policy Writer
- Social Services Director
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