Bachelor of Science in Public Health
The B.S. in Public Health - Health Promotion and Practice degree program is designed for students primarily interested in the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability. The mission of the public health program is to provide students with high-quality undergraduate education through knowledge, discovery, experiential learning, collaboration and the translation of health education into practice, health promotion programs, policy and research to improve the well-being and health of diverse populations.
The program focuses on:
- Identifying social and behavioral determinants of health;
- Developing and evaluating interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health;
- Advocating for policy development and programmatic change;
- Investigating and trending diseases from the community level to the national level; and
- Preparing professionals for leadership positions in advocacy and public health service.
Upon completion of the program, students will be well-qualified for graduate studies and/or fulfilling careers in public and private organizations.
Public health students have the opportunity to travel abroad during breaks at the University. These students pictured traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and provided health education to the children.
Public health students have the opportunity to work with faculty and other students to conduct novel research in their field of interest.
