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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations 鈥� from neighborhoods to nations - through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Coursework covers a broad range of public health topics and a student selected 鈥渢rack鈥� of interest: community health education or health administration. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in public health settings or for continuing education.

This major requires a separate application and admission process apart from being admitted to the University. While students may be admitted to the university as a 鈥淧ublic Health Intent鈥� student, admission to the Public Health program is not guaranteed.

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The public health major prepares culturally competent public health professionals committed to advancing health equity through the improvement of individual and community health and well-being. Public health students pursue specialized study to develop practical skills in the classroom and in the community to address a broad range of issues of population health significance through programming, research, education and policy change.

Opportunities

Public health majors gain valuable, real-world experience through their chosen internship. Students can further develop their leadership skills through participation in student organizations or collaborate with faculty to research current population health issues.