Public Health (BS)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Lindenwood University offers you the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in public health. A BS in public health will prepare you for careers in health promotion and disease prevention, administrative roles in public health, or obtaining advanced degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, or public health.
By earning a bachelor of science in public health, you will attain the skills and knowledge to improve health and reduce the risk for disease for individuals and communities. We are the prevention people! We help people make healthy choices so they lead long, healthy, and productive lives.
The Public Health program at Lindenwood is committed to real-world experiences, small class sizes, and access to community organizations that will enhance your classroom learning. Our faculty have diverse experiences that they incorporate into their teaching, and broad professional networks to aid in students' development. All students obtain an internship their senior year at such locations as health departments, community coalitions, research centers, nonprofit agencies, federally qualified health centers and local political campaigns.
- Cell Science and Biology Emphasis: For students wanting to enter medical school, physician's assistant programs, or other advanced professional degrees such as dentistry. If you choose the cell science and biology (pre-professional) option, you will be prepared to apply for medical school or other advanced professional degree programs.
- Community and Population Health: For students wanting to enter a career in health care immediately upon graduation. The communities and aggregates emphasis is designed for students majoring in public health who are preparing for careers in health promotion and disease prevention in health departments and community agencies.
- Public Health Minor: For students wanting to improve their understanding of health and illness as a compliment to their major. Any pre-medicine or pre-professional student would benefit from a minor in public health.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
Possible career options with a Public Health degree:
- Health education & health promotion in hospitals, health departments, and non-governmental organizations
- Local or state health departments, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Communicable disease and infection control programs in hospitals and other health institutions
- Public health research
If you choose the Cell Science and Biology (pre-professional) option, you will be prepared to apply for medical school or other advanced professional degree programs.
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Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in public health offers two emphasis areas to select from that prepare student for positions in health promotion and disease prevention at the local, state, national, or international level. Students are able to work with entire communities or subsets of groups within larger communities to improve health and reduce risk of disease. This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in non-profit organizations, government, hospitals and health clinics, academic research institutions, and school districts as health educators, research assistants, health communication specialists, evaluation coordinators, data specialists, policy associates, and project assistants. Students receiving this degree are also well-suited to continue their education in programs of Master of Public Health, physician assistant, medicine, and nursing.
Public Health, BS Cell Science and Biology Emphasis
104 - 108 credit hours
Major Coursework
27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 20000 Foundations of Public Health
- PHS 22000 Public Health and Social Justice
- PHS 24000 Global Health
- PHS 32500 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- PHS 34000 Health Policy
- PHS 36000 Introduction to Epidemiology
- PHS 38000 Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health
- PHS 38500 Biological Basis of Health and Disease
- PHS 41000Population Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Emphasis Coursework
71 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 22700 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BSC 22800 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BSC 24000 Introduction to Biological Diversity
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
- BSC 24800 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution
- BSC 40400 Cell Biology
- BSC 40800 Genetics
- BSC 46400 Evolution
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- MTH 17300 Survey of Calculus
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- PHS 37000 Health Promotion
- PHS 38700 Chronic Disease Prevention
- PHY 25100 Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
This emphasis area requires a minor in biological sciences. Students may additionally opt to complete CHM 35500 Analytic Chemistry (4), which would result in a double minor in both biological sciences and chemistry.
The following emphasis area coursework may be used to fulfill general education requirements: BSC 24400, CHM 23000, CHM 23100, CHM 24100, MTH 17300, and MTH 24100.
Practical Application Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options that will be taken during the student’s final year of coursework.
- PHS 48000 Capstone Seminar
- PHS 48300 Internship
Students must maintain a C or better in all PHS courses for completion of the program.
Public Health, BS Community and Population Health Emphasis
75 credit hours
Major Coursework
27 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 20000 Foundations of Public Health
- PHS 22000 Public Health and Social Justice
- PHS 24000 Global Health
- PHS 32500 Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
- PHS 34000 Health Policy
- PHS 36000 Introduction to Epidemiology
- PHS 38000 Evidence-Based Practice in Public Health
- PHS 38500 Biological Basis of Health and Disease
- PHS 41000 Population Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Emphasis Coursework
24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PHS 31000 Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System
- PHS 31500 Introduction to Community Structure and Organization
- PHS 33200 Environmental Health
- PHS 35300 Health Communication
- PHS 37000 Health Promotion
- PHS 38700 Chronic Disease Prevention
- PHS 43000Program Planning for Health Promotion and Prevention
- PHS 45000 Program Evaluation in Public Health
Elective Coursework
18 credit hours of coursework from the following options, or by approval of advisor.
- BSC 12100 Nutrition
- EXS 23000 Assessment of Nutritional Status
- EXS 24000 Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
- EXS 31200 Nutrition and Metabolism
- NPA 13000 Leadership
- NPA 20001 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations and Community Service
- NPA 30000 Fundraising
- NPA 37100 Grantwriting
- PHS 37500 Lifecourse Perspective on Health
- PHS 37600 Advanced Epidemiology
- PHS 37700 Advancing Health Literacy in Diverse Populations
- PHS 37900 Emergency Preparedness in Public Health
- PHS 38100 Health Behavior Change
- PHS 38200 Biostatistics for the Health Sciences
- PHS 38300 Research Methods in Public Health
- PHS 38400 Environmental Health
- PHS 38600 Infectious and Communicable Disease Prevention
- PHS 38800 Money, Politics and Health Advocacy
- PHS 38900 Independent Research
- PHS 39000-39999 Special Topics in Public Health Science
- PSY 20500 Human Development
- SOC 22000 Social Problems
- SOC 31800 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender
- SOC 32100 Urban Sociology
- SW 30000 Child Welfare
- SW 37000 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
- SW 37100 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
Practical Application Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options that will be taken during the student’s final year of coursework.
- PHS 48000 Capstone Seminar
- PHS 48300 Internship
Students must maintain a C or better in all PHS courses for completion of the program.