Public Health, B.S.

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Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students to serve as effective and competent public health professionals. Public health graduates are equipped with knowledge to help individuals, families, and communities improve and maintain healthy lifestyles. Students will be prepared to assess, plan, implement, manage, and evaluate public health programs. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in health behavior theory, data collection and analysis, social determinants of health, communication and marketing, policy and advocacy, and ethics. Students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam. Public health professionals work in government, private, and nonprofit sectors. Employment settings include healthcare facilities, hospitals, state and local health departments, businesses, worksite wellness programs, schools, universities, and a variety of nonprofit organizations.

Matriculation Requirements

In order to be matriculated into the 'Public Health' program, students must:

1. Complete: ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005, ENGL 2010, BIOL 1010 OR BIOL 1610, HLTH 1300, HLTH 3200 and MATH 1050 or 1055 or STAT 1040 or 1045 with a minimum grade of a C- or higher (with the exception of ENGH 1005 which requires a grade of C or higher) and a GPA of 2.5 in these courses
2. Have an overall GPA of 2.50

Students will be required to complete the catalog requirements in effect for the semester in which matriculation is granted.

Graduation Requirements

The following is required for graduation:

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits. A minimum of at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours must be earned at UVU.
2. Residency hours: Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.

3. An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.

4. A combined GPA of 2.75 or higher for all discipline core requirements with no discipline core course falling below a C-.

5. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences.
2. Locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize public health information.
3. Assess individual and community needs at the entry level.
4. Plan health education strategies, interventions and programs at the entry level.
5. Implement health education strategies, interventions, and programs at the entry level.
6. Conduct evaluations related to health education at the entry level.