Public Health B.S.

About this Program

Public health is focused on population health from the community to global levels. The bachelor of science in public health (BSPH) degree prepares you to work in this dynamic field to improve the health of diverse populations from a holistic perspective. Health is influenced by not only access to healthcare, but also the natural and constructed environments in which we live, education access, and economic, social, and political structures and inequalities. If you want to build healthier, more equitable communities, this in-demand career choice is for you.

Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health (BSPH) prepares students for health-related careers in government, private and non-profit organizations that address health promotion and illness prevention in individuals, families and communities. Service learning and community engagement are key in this major - beginning freshman year and extending through the senior capstone internship, students are working with community partners to improve health in the Syracuse University and regional community. The 30-credit public health core provides foundational public health knowledge and skills important for entry level public health practice or post-graduate study. In addition to the public health core, a 15-credit concentration in Addiction Prevention, Health & Society, Healthcare Management, or Community Health Education provides further career-related training. Students who complete either the Addiction Prevention concentration or Community Health Education concentration are eligible for initial professional credentialing in corresponding careers. The public health major also provides a pathway to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, nursing, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.