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Community and Public Health
Bachelor of Science
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Community and Public Health Bachelor's Degree

The Community and Public Health major, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, prepares students for positions in public health. Students in this program learn how to assess the health needs of various groups as well as how to design, implement and evaluate health programs to respond to identified health needs. 

A community health educator can work at a health department, service organization, volunteer health agency, state or federal health agency, hospital or work place. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce health care costs/expenditures. A health educator is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs. In addition to these responsibilities, a health educator is expected to coordinate health programs and serve as a resource in the community.

Careers with a Community and Public Health Major

Students who pursue a degree in community and public health are likely to be employed in a variety of health settings, such as health departments, work sites, hospitals, voluntary health agencies, community-based organizations, or governmental organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). As a community and public health major, a student is qualified to design, implement, and evaluate health education/promotion programs in any of the previously mentioned settings.

Many of our undergraduates continue their education by obtaining the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification and a Master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.

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Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

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Community and Public Health Major Courses & Curriculum

View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

Students in this major take a series of required courses in the Community Health Core, including a Community Health Services Internship. In the Health Science Core, courses include biology, psychology, chemistry and sociology courses. Students also select courses in Interprofessional Education in Health Care and Related Health Content categories.

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