Bachelor of Science

Public Health

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JWU Online > Academics > Bachelor’s > BS Public Health

PROGRAM DETAILS

4 Years

to complete your degree

Online

career-focused curriculum

7 or 15

week course length

19:1

student to faculty ratio

Program Overview

Do you aspire to develop public health solutions in your community? This online Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree can develop your approach to supporting public health initiatives and programming — from public health information and public health communications to public health policy and research. This bachelor’s of public health online program helps you master the tools you need to strengthen public health equity in a number of ways in your career. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level public health jobs in education, health promotion, research, monitoring and evaluation and health and policy administration.

This program is offered in collaboration with JWU's College of Health & Wellness.

What You'll Learn

Apply fundamental biologic, socio-economic, behavioral, ethical, cultural and spiritual principles to the practice of health and wellness.
Synthesize foundational knowledge and the results of inquiry and research.
Effectively communicate health and wellness principles to diverse populations.
Work collaboratively as a member of a health and wellness team to improve individual and community outcomes.
Compare and discuss major local, national and global health challenges related to healthcare access and outcomes.

Take the next step in your public health career with a bachelor of public health online from Johnson & Wales University. Start your application today.

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At Johnson & Wales University, we believe a high-quality education should help you reach for your career goals, not weigh you down with college debt. So we are constantly working to provide competitively priced college tuition.

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Online BACHELOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH Sample Courses

Coursework for your online bachelor's degree in public health covers the essentials of public health, including determinants of health, global health, cooking for health & wellness, epidemiology comparative healthcare systems and more. Take a look at some options of courses you could take.

Public Health Major Courses

Course Title
Determinants of Health
Epidemiology
Comparative Healthcare Systems
Health Policy, Ethics and the Law

Public Health Major Electives

Course Title
Economics of Pandemics
Health Education and Program Planning
Psychological Issues of Substance Use Disorders and Compulsive Behaviors
Healthcare Research Ethics

Applied/Experiential Learning

Course Title
College of Health & Wellness Internship OR
Directed Experiential Education OR
Study Abroad

Please note that some courses may be 15 weeks long. For the most up-to-date and complete course listing information, as well as full course descriptions, visit our catalog.

Admissions Requirements

Ready to begin your online bachelor's degree in public health? Johnson & Wales Online is here to help. We start with a dedicated online admissions associate who will work with you one-on-one to answer all your questions and help guide you through the process. We cap it off with a free application.

If you’re ready for a degree that can position you for your next career move, click the button below to get started today!

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Why Johnson & Wales University?

Prepped for the Professional World

We work with industry-leading employers to ensure career-relevant curriculum is at the core of every educational experience we offer. And we pack each program with skill-building opportunities and experience-based learning to help you be career-ready upon graduation.

Personalized Support

We are committed to your success – both academically and professionally. From dedicated academic advisors to career services to tutoring help, we offer one-on-one support throughout your educational journey with us.

Learning on Your Schedule

We help working professionals like you overcome obstacles to learning. That means providing the flexibility of online degree programs as well as a range of student services to provide the tools and support you need to succeed in class and throughout your career.

Backed by Student Approval

Based on a 2024 EdSights survey of JWU Online students, three out of four students would recommend JWU Online to a friend. Most notably, JWU Online achieved a Student Voice Score (SVS) of 65, far surpassing the national private 4-year institution average score of 3. To learn more about our SVS, which measures our students' overall satisfaction with JWU Online, visit out EdSights Student Voice Score page.