B.S. Public Health
B.S. Public Health
ABOUT Public Health
Improve Health Beyond the Individual
Health is shaped by more than what happens inside a health care professional’s. Communities, environments, policies, access to resources, behaviors and health systems all influence how people live and thrive. Life University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students to examine health at the population level while bringing the University’s wellness-centered, whole health perspective to the field.
Students study how data, research, health promotion, policy and community-based strategies can be used to understand health challenges and create meaningful change. The program can prepare graduates for entry-level public health careers as well as continued graduate or professional study.
Program at a Glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Format
On Campus and Online
Completion Time
4 Years*
*Program requirements, course availability and completion time may vary based on transfer credits, course load and individual academic progress.
Learning Objectives
Understand Health at the Community and Population Level
Life U’s Public Health curriculum prepares students to examine why health outcomes differ among populations and how research, data, programs and policy can be used to improve them.
Public Health Curriculum
Students learn to: Apply ethical reasoning to public health practice, Analyze population health data to identify health disparities, Assess public health issues using data-informed approaches, Design health promotion strategies, Engage with communities to support public health initiatives, Analyze public health policies and programs
Areas of Study Include:
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
- Public Health Informatics
- Complementary and Holistic Health
- Public Health Research Methods
- Public Health Communication and Advocacy
- Emergency and Disaster Management
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Public Health
The program also includes an implementation capstone, with curriculum materials identifying a practicum or thesis option.
Career & Academic Paths
Turn Health Knowledge Into Community Impact
Public health professionals work to understand health challenges, improve access to resources, promote healthier behaviors and develop programs that strengthen communities. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health can prepare graduates for entry-level opportunities across government, healthcare, nonprofit, community and wellness organizations while providing a foundation for graduate study.
6,900 openings per year
About 6,900 openings for health education specialists are projected each year from 2024 to 2034. These professionals typically need at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Health Education Specialist — Develop programs and resources that help individuals and communities improve health and well-being.
- Public Health Program Coordinator — Help plan, implement and evaluate community health and prevention initiatives.
- Community Outreach Coordinator — Connect communities with health information, services and resources.
- Public Health Research or Data Assistant — Support research, data collection and analysis used to understand population health.
- Health Promotion Coordinator — Develop initiatives designed to encourage healthier behaviors and improve community wellness.
Life U’s curriculum includes epidemiology, public health informatics, research methods, communication, health promotion, planning and evaluation, which gives these careers a clear connection to what students actually study.
With graduate or professional education, students may continue toward careers in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health research, health policy, environmental health, healthcare administration or public health leadership.
Career titles represent potential pathways associated with Public education. Wage and employment data are national estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau and do not guarantee individual employment or earnings.
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