The Bachelor of Science in Public health degree provides a foundation for students wishing to obtain employment in a public health profession or continue their education with graduate studies in public health. This degree has two different concentration areas, which require 42 General Education credit hours, as well as the following 29-30 credits in the Public Health Field of Study as of Fall 2014:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The remaining 51 credits are taken based on the track that the student chooses, which are detailed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Public Health Educator Concentration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health concentration in Public Health Educator will prepare students to provide health education, promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices, prevent diseases and enhance quality of life in communities. The Public Health Educator curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary efforts to address the physical, social, behavioral, mental, and environmental health concerns of communities and population at risk for disease and injury. Graduates will plan and evaluate health services in communities, coordinate the community efforts of government agencies, care systems and private organizations and serve as advocates of improved community wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Classes for the Health Education Concentration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Public Health Professional with plans for Public Health Graduate Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graduates of the Pre-Graduate Public Health program will be prepared to either enter employment as a Health Education specialist or other public health career or pursue a graduate education in public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Classes For the Pre-Graduate Health Concentration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more about the B.S. in Public Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is offered on the Stephenville Campus with portions of Track 2 at Tarleton Fort Worth along Chisholm Trail Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people about healthy habits and behaviors and the utilization of available health care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected because increases in the aging population, increases in demand for substance abuse treatment, and overall population growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdmissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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