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Public Health

Prevent Disease. Improve Health. Strengthen Communities.

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Our Public Health Programs

Choose the program that matches your goals and start building the knowledge and skills to lead in today’s evolving health landscape.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

PUBLIC HEALTH
(BSPH)

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Build a strong foundation in public health through applied learning and real-world experience.

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HEALTH CARE Leadership and management

Focus on the business and operational aspects of health care organizations and systems.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

PUBLIC HEALTH
(MSPH)

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Advance your public health expertise through a fully online graduate program with a distinctive Rural Health emphasis.

Fully Online

Rural Health Emphasis

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ACCELERATED PUBLIC HEALTH
(BSPH-TO-MSPH)

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Eligible BSPH students can begin designated graduate Public Health coursework during their senior year and make progress toward the MSPH.

✓ 12 SCH of designated graduate coursework during the BSPH

✓ Advanced public health preparation

✓ Coordinated BSPH-to-MSPH pathway

Participation is subject to eligibility, admission, and applicable University and Graduate Studies requirements.

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ALREADY HAVE A MAJOR?


Add a Public Health perspective with the Public Health Minor.

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Why Public Health?

Public health gives you the knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to make a meaningful difference.

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Strong Foundation

Build practical knowledge and skills through applied learning and hands-on experience.

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Community Focused

Collaborate with communities, organizations, and partners to create lasting, positive change.

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Lifelong Relevance

Public health expertise is needed now more than ever to address today’s complex health challenges.

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Improve Population Health

Work to prevent disease, promote well-being, and create healthier environments for all.

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Meaningful Impact

Address real health challenges in local and global communities.

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Many Career Paths

Prepare for careers in public, private, and nonprofit sectors—from health education to policy, research, and more.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you are beginning your education or advancing your career, Tarleton’s Public Health programs can prepare you to improve population health, strengthen communities, and address evolving public health challenges.

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