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% OnlineProgram 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 DegreeRecommended GPA
2.9 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Placement TestApplication 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