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Public Health – B.S.P.H.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree from Kent State University broadly prepares students to enter the workforce as a public health professional or to enter an advanced program of study.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$ 21,578 per year (On campus)
$ 47,000 per year (Online)

Location

Kent, United States/Online

About the program

Students explore the five disciplines of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management and the social and behavioral sciences through general coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Public Health degree from Kent State University will be able to:

Understand the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society
Understand the basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice
Understand the concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations
Understand the underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course
Understand the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
Understand the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment and evaluation
Understand the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system, as well as the differences between systems in other countries
Understand the basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government