Public Health (Arizona State University)

Program Description

A BS in public health prepares students for a range of exciting careers, such as community health workers, environmental specialists, occupational health and safety specialists and program managers. This four-year degree requires at least 120 credit hours to complete. Students will receive a broad base of knowledge in biology, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services administration and behavior science and health education. This foundational knowledge is supported by a range of specialized electives.

Whether you choose to work in public health relations in a non-profit setting or choose to work as a government environmental scientist, you’ll enjoy a range of relevant courses aimed to understand the communal and global aspects of health. Public health focuses on the ways that communities and countries are exposed to diseases and fight against health concerns together. Choose to research key health concerns in your community or work to assist international efforts in combating severe health crises around the world.

About School

ASU's academic programs are spread across campuses in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area; however, unlike most multi-campus institutions, the campuses of ASU are all individually different- each has its own distinct function to fulfill in line with the university's mission.