Bachelor of Science in Public Health
San Diego State University

Program Details

A Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree will enable you to oversee health programs affecting large and diverse populations. This particular degree is a two-year program designed to take you from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree with upper level coursework.

The curriculum prepares you to create, implement, oversee, and evaluate programs for public health. Coursework combines aspects of biological and social sciences. Students will learn how to address healthcare-related issues, communicate effectively to diverse audiences, and develop programs to improve health equity and community wellness.

Some of the topics covered in this online public health degree include:

  • Communicable and chronic disease
  • Environment and public health
  • Biological basis of disease
  • Public health policy
  • Health data analysis

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

San Diego State University is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Recommended GPA

2.9 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Placement Test

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Restricted States

District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, West Virginia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands