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Bachelor of Science in Public Health
At the Virginia Beach campus of South University, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is available to help students gain the knowledge and practical skills required of a public health professional and advocate for population health*. The Bachelor of Public Health program curriculum provides a broad general education, strong foundation in the human health and disease sciences, and core areas of public health. Students have the opportunity to develop the ability to apply core public health science concepts to assess the health needs of diverse populations at the local, national and international levels, plan and evaluate programs, and communicate and advocate health promotion.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Please note: While you may be able to take some general education courses at this campus, all other courses, including specialized courses, will be taken online.
Admission Requirements
Procedure for Admission to the Master of Public Health
The criteria used in determining admissions to the Master of Public Health degree program include:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0) OR
- An earned graduate degree from an accredited institution with a CGPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Applicants must complete an undergraduate statistics course or equivalent (as approved by the Public Health Department Chair/Program Director) with a grade of "C" or better prior to admission to the Master of Public Health program.
- Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance).
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Medical and Health Services Supervisors/Managers
- Community Health Workers
- Medical Administrative or Office Staff
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Course Requirements
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Explain the history, philosophy, and core functions of Public Health.
- Evaluate the organization, structure, and function of Public Health and healthcare systems both nationally and globally.
- Evaluate the organization, structure, and function of Public Health and healthcare systems both nationally and globally.
- Develop written and oral public health content that is culturally competent and audience-appropriate.
- Develop written and oral public health content that is culturally competent and audience-appropriate.
- Apply evidence-based approaches that utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to inform program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Apply evidence-based approaches that utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to inform program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Apply leadership skills to build partnerships or coalitions that advocate for policies and programs to address community health challenges.
- Apply leadership skills to build partnerships or coalitions that advocate for policies and programs to address community health challenges.
- Design culturally sensitive community-based health programs that address racism, structural bias, and social determinants of health to achieve health equity.
- Design culturally sensitive community-based health programs that address racism, structural bias, and social determinants of health to achieve health equity.
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