Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
60 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Public Health
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
La Salle University's 5-year Public Health program combines a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a Master of Public Health (MPH), equipping students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in disease prevention, health promotion, and public health practice. Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, field experiences, and a capstone project, preparing graduates for diverse careers in public health, including biostatistics, community health, and global health.
Program Outline
Extracted Information from Public Health: 5-Year (BSPH/MPH) Program at La Salle University:
Degree Overview:
- Program Name: Public Health
- Duration: 5 years
- Degree Levels: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Overview: This accelerated program allows eligible students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years.
- Objectives:
- Equip students to prevent disease and promote health and well-being through public health practice, leadership, research, and service.
- Educate students from diverse backgrounds in core public health knowledge areas.
- Provide students with first-hand knowledge of the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations through interdisciplinary courses, field and volunteer experiences, and a capstone project.
- Curriculum: Includes general education requirements, science courses, and major courses like:
- Basic concepts of public health
- Informatics
- Epidemiology
- Health education
- Behavioral health
- Violence prevention
- Race, ethnicity, and public health
- Health policy
- Community health
- Capstone in health education and program planning
Other:
- Accreditation: Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
- Public Health at La Salle:
- La Salle's program prepares students to serve diverse populations and become competent health professionals.
- Graduates work in various fields like:
- Biostatistics and informatics
- Communications
- Community health
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology and Research
- Global Health
- Public Policy and Administration
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