$7,000.00
Public Health - Promotion, BS
The minor in public health introduces students to the core content and functions of the field of public health. Students may select from a variety of elective courses to build a program that enhances the student's major area of study and matches the student's personal interests in the health field.
What Will You Learn?
In our public health programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
-Collecting, locating, evaluating, and managing public health/scientific data
-Clearly communicating public health information
-Developing strategies to advance population health and health equity, among others
WP’s internationally recognized BS in public health promotion is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Students become oriented to the profession of health education through completion of a 9-credit full-time internship during their final semester, at which time they also take the national certification examination to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). A BS in health studies is also available, which is ideal for those who have an associate’s degree in an allied health discipline and wish to complete their bachelor’s degree, advance their current healthcare career, or pursue graduate study.
| Critical Thinking Skills | Digital Fluency | Problem Solving Skills |
| Research | Verbal & Written Communication |
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Career Opportunities
Public Health Educator
Epidemiologist
Community Health Worker
Health Policy Analyst
Environmental Health Specialist
Global Health Coordinator
Biostatistician
Public Health Program Manager