Public Health
Bachelor of Science
120 Credit Hours
Description
The Bachelor of Science in public health is designed for students who are interested in interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for society at large. The field will prepare students with disciplinary knowledge about the socio-economic, cultural, racial, and policy aspects of public health. They will gain an understanding of research methods, analysis of health policy, conducting community needs assessments, epidemiology, statistics, occupational and environmental sciences, health behavior, advocacy, and communication.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the tenets of public health, its core values, concepts, functions, ethics, organizational structures and regulations
- Apply the tools of statistics, public health data collection, use, and analysis; comprehend the importance of evidence-based approaches
- Distinguish the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
- Demonstrate the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment, and evaluation
- Communicate using basic concepts of public health-specific communication, including using technology tools
Admissions Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
- Completed application with Carolina University
Graduation Requirements
In order to become a candidate for graduation, a student:
- Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at CU;
- Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C;
- Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
- Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Carolina University.
Courses
General Education Core (36 Credit Hours) - must include the following:
3 Credit Hours
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4 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours
Professional Core (39 Credit Hours)
4 Credit Hours
3 Credit Hours
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Professional Electives (Choose 21 Credit Hours)
3 Credit Hours
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3 Credit Hours
Free Electives
24 Credit Hours