Public Health

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The Public Health degree program offers a full range of degrees leading to a variety of career options. It is part of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation.

The Public Health Program is scheduled for accreditation review by the Council on Education for Public Health on Dec. 14-15, 2023.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Majors will be trained for entry-level public health positions found in government agencies, health corporations and community non-profit organizations.

Accelerated — B.S. and M.S. in Public Health

The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master’s in Public Health program prepares qualified students for graduate work leading to both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health.

Master of Public Health

Graduates can be employed in a variety of settings, including public health departments, non-governmental agencies, hospitals, health-care management organizations, and health-care accrediting agencies.

Ph.D. in Health, Sport and Exercise Science

The college offers a Doctor of Philosophy with a concentration in Health Behavior and Health Promotion.