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Public Health

Degree Overview

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Dr. Claire Stigler - Program Director, Public Health
Dr. Claire Stigler, Program Director for Public Health.

South University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program can help you develop the skills you need to assess, plan, and support the delivery of essential public health services in government, community-based, and private sector health agencies*. In the Public Health Bachelor degree program, our knowledgeable instructors provide personalized support and mentorship, drawing on their own past work experiences** to prepare you for diverse public health scenarios, settings, and dilemmas in populations of all sizes.

*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.

**Credentials and experience may vary by instructor.

 
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Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers

We're committed to helping our graduates make impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our nursing alumni and the difference they make. Check out what some of our graduates have to say.

Gina Lugo
Gina Lugo Grad Alumni
Class of ’21 & ‘23
Bachelor of Science in Public Health & Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration, South University, Tampa

“The teachers pushed me towards completion. They never doubted me on any level and accommodated my learning style.”

SU Class of '21 Master of Public Health Alumni Takishia Harper
Takishia Harper Grad Alumni
Class of '21
Master of Public Health-South University, Online Programs

“My experience was personalized and detailed to accommodate my lifestyle and needs. I am proud that I chose an educational facility that cared about me growing as a person and not only finishing my education but excelling. ”

SU Class of '20 ASAHS, BSPH and MPH Alumni Dedra Simmons
Dedra Simmons  Grad Alumni
Class of '20
Associate of Science in Allied Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Master of Public Health-South University, Online Programs

“Being at South University has helped me establish professional connections and achieve my goals as a public health professional. I love public health because it allows me to help strengthen health facilities and organizations by promoting and protecting health equity for all.”

SU Master of Public Health Class of '20 Alumni Justin Jones
Justin Jones Grad Alumni
Class of '20
Master of Public Health-South University, Online Programs

“If you are looking for a program that allows you to balance a professional and family life while preparing you to be a leader in the Public Health field, then this is the program for you! ”

South University Public Health Alumni, David Robertson
David Robertson Grad Alumni
Class of '18
Bachelor of Science in Public Health-South University, Columbia

“Having a college degree has opened doors for me to not only have a stable job but to also obtain a career that I enjoy. I am proud to be able to work for communities in need and address health disparities.”

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