Program Overview
Carolina University's Bachelor of Science in Public Health equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, covering topics from epidemiology to advocacy. Graduates are prepared for careers in various settings, including health and safety engineering, environmental science, and policy advocacy. The program emphasizes evidence-based approaches, data analysis, and communication skills, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the growing field of public health.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Carolina University prepares students for careers in public health by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The socio-economic, cultural, racial, and policy aspects of public health
- Research methods
- Analysis of health policy
- Conducting community needs assessments
- Epidemiology
- Statistics
- Occupational and environmental sciences
- Health behavior
- Advocacy
- Communication
Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of the tenets of public health, its core values, concepts, functions, ethics, organizational structures, and regulations
- Apply the tools of statistics, public health data collection, use, and analysis; comprehend the importance of evidence-based approaches
- Distinguish the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program may work in a variety of settings, including:
- Health and safety engineers
- Environmental officers
- Health and safety experts
- Policy advocates
- Government workers According to BLS data, the median pay for a health and safety engineer was $89,130 in 2018 and these jobs are projected to grow 5% during 2018-28. Environmental scientists and specialists had a median wage of $71,130 in 2018, and these jobs are likely to grow 8% during the next decade. Epidemiologists had a median wage of $69,660 in 2018, and these jobs are projected to grow 5% during 2018-28.
