Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Champion Change and Challenge the Status Quo with a BS in Public Health

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Make your career count where your skills are needed most with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Designed to help empower you to make a real difference in the health of your community, Excelsior University’s program, aligned with core competencies set by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), explores present and emerging public health challenges driven by the critical needs identified by the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving social trends, and technology.

Through experiential learning opportunities rooted in real-world public health scenarios, you’ll cultivate the leadership and critical thinking skills that will prepare you to become the best advocate for positive, healthy change within organizations and communities you care about.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Online BS in Public Health

  • General Education33 Credits
  • Major Core40 Credits
  • University4 Credits
  • Electives28 Credits
  • Concentration15 Credits

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  • Management

    • The management concentration is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders who are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare management and drive positive change within organizations and communities.

  • Health and Wellness

    • The health and wellness concentration delves into the forefront of health promotion, empowering the student to become adept health advocates and champions of well-being within communities. Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory with practical application, students explore a range of topics aimed at fostering physical, mental, and social wellness.

    • Major Requirement
    • General Education Requirement
    • University Requirement
    • Arts and Sciences Elective
    • Concentration Requirement
    • Prerequisite to Major Courses

    * Denotes alternative courses are available.

    ZTC Denotes a Zero Textbook Cost course.

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    Robin Goodrich
    The Excelsior University bachelor’s in public health curriculum offers a broad understanding of public health issues, emphasizing population health, prevention, and health promotion through an interdisciplinary approach and hands-on experiential learning. It prepares students for diverse careers in government, nonprofits, research, and international health.

    Robin S. Goodrich, EdD, RN
    Executive Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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    Institutional Accreditation

    Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.

    All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.