BS in Public Health
If you believe strongly in improving the public health of America, earn your Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Public Health and challenge the nation's community health issues.
For individuals who believe in improving the health and wellness of people in America—particularly for children and seniors—the public health sector may be a rewarding career path. As America’s public health suffers, with childhood obesity affecting one third of the children in the nation, there is a tremendous need for educated professionals with the background necessary to challenge community health issues, collect and analyze health data, and create plans that promote healthier lifestyles and environments.
Through the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, students can prepare to become a public health professional and advocate for the development of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities.
The curriculum teaches students to:
- Comprehend the principles and practice of public health, including pathophysiology (how diseases alter normal body functions), microbiology, epidemiology (the study of infectious diseases), biostatistics, and health variations among population groups.
- Conduct research and inquiries in public health settings using the scientific method, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Study to gain skills and knowledge to impart the principles of healthy living to individuals and groups.
- Design public health education programs for a variety of populations.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program at Kaplan University provides students the choice to to complete an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Public Health-to-Master of Public Health option. For individuals whose goal it is to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public health, this convenient accelerated option allows students to progress towards their Bachelor’s degree while completing four core courses in the Master of Public Health. Students benefit from completion of their degrees at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Kaplan University are qualified for career opportunities in health care such as public health program specialist and coordinator, emergency response coordinator, policy analyst, information specialist, community outreach worker, educator, researcher, patient advocate, and more.
Areas of Study: Public Health
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degrees
Program is available online!