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Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Public Health (BSPH, MPH) Baccalaureate

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program addresses the core competencies needed to assess the improvement of health outcomes/systems, impact of policies/legislation on community health, public health programs, communication approaches with the general population and social determinants of health and health disparities.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Credits Required

120

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

10

Instructional Months

40

Instructional Weeks

160

CIP Code

51.2201

SOC Code

21-1094.00, 21-1091.00, 21-1093.00, 19-1041, 19-4042, 19-5012

Pace and Track Information

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NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

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NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

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BSPH Accelerated

120

Distance Education

10

160

40

51.2201

21-1094.00, 21-1091.00, 21-1093.00, 19-1041, 19-4042, 19-5012

BSPH Working Professional

120

Distance Education

20

320

80

51.2201

21-1094.00, 21-1091.00, 21-1093.00, 19-1041, 19-4042, 19-5012

* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

Students who graduate with either the BSPH or MPH degree may be eligible to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. CHES is a nationally recognized certification for the health education field. For more information, please visit https://www.nchec.org/ches.