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Public Health Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit Hours:
120
Learn how to build healthy communities with a degree in public health.
The demand for public health professionals in the workforce has steadily increased
over the years. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares professionals to
identify, prevent and solve health problems at community, local, national and global
levels. Public Health prepares students with the knowledge and skills to promote health.
It draws on principles from the social, behavioral and health sciences. UNT is one
of the leading universities meeting the growing need for public health professionals
by providing exciting opportunities for you in this field.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Public health Degree?
The Public Health degree program focuses on preventing and mitigating disease outbreaks and confronting systemic health challenges that affect communities. This program prepares professionals to identify, prevent and solve health problems at various levels. It also prepares students with the knowledge and skills to optimize health outcomes.
Our degree program is well suited for students invested in building healthy communities here in the DFW area, nationally and globally. We are situated in an academic department which promotes interdisciplinary solutions to health issues that affect diverse communities across the lifespan.
Due to the broad, generalist focus of this program, upon completion individuals may pursue careers within various public hospitals, health departments, health insurance companies, as well as nonprofits in the public health care industry. They can also continue with graduate school education for advanced degrees in Public Health.
Marketable Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of public health
- Provision of health education
- Community-oriented problem solving
- Oral and written communication
- Public health challenge analysis
Public Health Degree Highlights
We have nationally recognized and dedicated full-time faculty who are well-equipped
to help you achieve your goals.
Graduates of our program may choose from a wide variety of specializations enabling
them to succeed in many different roles in health care.
The HPS Undergraduate Advising Office assists students throughout degree planning.
The Public Health degree program prepares professionals to promote health by identifying,
preventing and solving health problems at community, local, national and global levels.
RHS students are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the College of Health
and Public Service and the Department of Rehabilitation & Health Services.
Our faculty are innovative and student-oriented, and provide mentoring, support and
interdisciplinary research opportunities.
What Can You do With a Public Health Degree?
Public Health coursework incorporates several subject areas such as social, behavioral and health sciences with a specific focus on health promotion. Upon graduating and entering the workforce, you have a variety of professional options within public and private sector organizations to choose from:
- Community, state and worldwide think tanks
- Foundations
- Government agencies
- Health insurance companies
- Hospitals
Public Health Degree Courses You Could Take
Introduction to Public Health (3 hrs)
This course will introduce students to the history of public health, key public health
concepts and theories, and the interdisciplinary links between public health and other
fields. Students will also learn about both domestic and global public health programs.
Social Justice and Behavioral Foundations in Public Health (3hrs)
Exposes students to social justice challenges associated with race, ethnicity, social
class, gender, migration status, and culture; all of which ultimately affect human
health and create health disparities. Students are introduced to the concept of health
equity and a broad overview of health disparities.
Environmental Health (3 hrs)
Introductory course to environmental health for public health practice. Discusses
environmental factors that affect the health of all living organisms. Covers topics
such as the role of the environment in risk of disease, environmental disease agents,
environmental epidemiology, environmental toxicology, environmental justice, etc.
Public Health and Health Policy (3 hrs)
Introduces students to a range of health policy issues as they relate to public health.
Students learn social, ideological, economic and political forces that affect health
policy-making process. They also learn the health care systems in different settings
and the key players in health policy making.
Ethics in Science (3 hrs)
Survey of the philosophical relationships between ethics (including political and
cultural values) and science (as a practice and form of inquiry). Topics include research
ethics, experimentation on animals, biotechnology, information technology, gender
in science, religion and science, and science policy.
Epidemiological Concepts and Methods for Public Health (3 hrs)
Objective is to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of
epidemiology as related to public health issues and challenges. Enables students to
learn and understand concepts frequently used in epidemiology.
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