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Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program, which is rooted in the larger University mission, is to educate students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds in core public health knowledge areas so that they are equipped to help prevent disease and promote physical and mental health and social well-being through public health practice, leadership, and research.Nursing Student Practicing

A Degree in Public Health Provides Students

Preparation to succeed in public health graduate programs as well as a wide variety of health-related careers in areas such as:

  • Health Education and Health Promotion
  • Community Health Worker / Community Health Services
  • Epidemiology and Disease Prevention Support Roles
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health Policy and Health Administration
  • Global and Border Health Initiatives
  • Nonprofit and Community-Based Health Programs
  • Maternal and Child Health Services
  • Health Communication and Outreach Programs

Candidates will also be able to:

  • Evaluate and interpret factors that influence population health and health disparities.
  • Discuss and synthesize current issues in public health, health behavior, and disease prevention.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate health education and health promotion programs for individuals and communities.
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Marketable Skills of Graduates in Texas

Students in the Public Health program develop a broad set of professional and applied skills that prepare them for careers in health promotion, disease prevention, community health, and related public health fields, as well as for graduate study in public health and other health sciences disciplines.

Students develop the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats. These skills are used to design, deliver, and evaluate health education and health promotion messages for diverse populations.

Students learn to work effectively in collaborative environments, demonstrating cooperation, shared responsibility, and coordination in the planning and implementation of public health programs and interventions.

Students apply critical thinking and analytical skills to identify public health issues, evaluate contributing factors, and develop solutions for health-related challenges at the individual and community levels.

Students develop relationship-building skills that support effective interaction with community members, colleagues, and organizational partners in health program delivery and outreach.

Students gain an understanding of cultural awareness and sensitivity, enabling them to effectively engage with diverse populations and address health disparities in a variety of community settings.

Students learn to use appropriate technologies and data systems to support public health initiatives, health education programming, and the analysis of health-related information.

Students develop an understanding of ethical principles in public health practice and research, applying sound judgment in decision-making related to population health and community interventions.

Students learn to locate, evaluate, and apply scientific and empirical research to support evidence-based public health programs, policies, and health promotion strategies.