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Overview

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  • Amanda Brown – SLHS 242
  • Esmeralda Sanchez – Hepner Hall 152

Special Concerns:

  • Jennifer Felner, PhD, MPH (Program Director) – Hardy Tower 166

PH-SAS Advising

For peer advising, please connect with one of our PH-SAS mentors.


Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program Overview

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SPH students in lab

The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health provides a broad educational opportunity and exposure of undergraduate students to the field of public health and its many disciplines.

The major prepares students to develop, implement, and assess public health programs conducted in varied settings, with diverse populations and aimed at reducing threats to public health. The major prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of settings, including government agencies, private/voluntary agencies, hospitals, clinics, and international programs.

Students develop basic competencies in public health concepts, theories, and methods. Students are exposed to the disciplines of epidemiology, environmental health, occupational health, health services administration, and behavioral science. The program of study uses examples of public health problems from all of these disciplines

 
 

  • Bachelors of Science in Public Health
  • Overview
  • Learning Goals and Outcomes
  • Curriculum
  • Environmental Health Concentration
  • Area B – Research Requirement
  • Area B – Internship Requirement
  • Study Abroad
  • Admission, Major Change and Transfers
  • Student Organizations & Additional Resources
  • Graduate School & Career Planning

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