Degrees & Programs

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Public Health professionals work in a variety of settings where they help individuals or communities maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing healthy behaviors. Public Health professionals may work for non-profits such as the American Diabetes Association, at a state or local health department, or with worksite wellness programs.

Public Health professionals may have a variety of responsibilities, which helps keep the job interesting. A Public Health professional may serve as a resource in the community to communicate and advocate for health and the profession. They may also collect and analyze data, and plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs.

Individuals who earn a bachelor's degree are eligible to sit for the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. Successful completion of the exam ensures that Public Health professionals stay up-to-date in the field of health through continuing education requirements.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS INTERNSHIPS

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Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences.
  • Students will be able to locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize public health information.
  • Students will be able to assess individual and community needs at the entry level.
  • Students will be able to plan and implement health education strategies, interventions and programs at the entry level.
  • Students will be able to conduct evaluations and research related to health education at the entry level.

 

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Will Public Health meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!

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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This accreditation signifies excellence among public health programs and is a testament to the quality of public health professionals graduating from the program. A copy of the final accreditation report is available to anyone by emailing Dr. James Bemel at [email protected].

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Associate of Science, Public Health

Students in the Department of Public Health may receive an Associate in Science in Public Health. The AS degree is a steppingstone to a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. A minor in Public Health is available as well as an endorsement for School Health Education.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to describe the role and function of basic nutrients in the human body.
  • Students will be able to discuss categories of drugs and their effects on the body, risk factors for drug use, drug dependence, and strengths and weaknesses of drug prevention programs.
  • Students will be able to describe basic principles of anatomy including anatomic nomenclature, function of organs, and structure of organ systems.
 

Certifications

There are a variety of credentials that students and alumni can seek to build their resume. The most common certifications for Public  Health majors are the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and the Certified in Public Health (CPH)

 
 

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