2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog > College of Arts and Sciences > Degree Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences > Health Science (HS) > Bachelor of Science in Public Health (PH)
The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health provides students with a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and related administrative functions, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, public communications and professional standards and ethics. The program prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services; to function as public health professionals in public agencies, the private sector, and other settings; and to provide leadership in the field of public health. Graduates are also prepared for graduate studies.
EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.
Program components for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health:
Applicable General University Requirements
Students earning the Bachelor of Science degree must satisfy all general University requirements and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.
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At least one literature course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).
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Natural sciences: Lab-based.
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At least one history course: Students must complete a 6 hour sequence in either Literature (Area II) or History (Area IV).
Total Credit Hours: 41
Total Credit Hours: 6
Total General Education and Major Prerequisite Requirement Hours: 50
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Elective hours as needed to meet minimum 124 hour requirement and all other general University requirements
Total Credit Hours: 39
Total Credit Hours: 124