Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

From rural outreach clinics to back alleys of major cities, GCU’s online BS in Public Health can make a difference to populations everywhere.  As a faith-based university, Grand Canyon emphasizes a sense of service and professional ethics.  This degree is, therefore, an ideal major to make a difference to others. Coursework is focused on daily tasks within public health organizations.  You’ll learn the skills and knowledge to collect and analyze data, plan programs, reach out, communicate effectively and provide support to communities as an advocate for healthy living.  Coursework integrates:

  • Community Assessment & Planning
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Epidemiological Research Design & Methods

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Applicants with a 3.0 or higher GPA do not need to submit ACT/SAT scores.

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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