Public Health, General Studies Concentration, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health prepares students for careers across a broad spectrum of health-related careers, as well as for those who seek quality preparation for advanced study. Through required coursework, students develop skills and knowledge in environmental health, epidemiology, health systems, program planning, and data analysis and research. 

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  section in this catalog for complete information. All courses applied toward the major must be completed with a “C-” (1.7) or better and must be taken for a letter grade. The exception is PUBH 349L , which is offered credit/no credit.

General Studies Concentration (18 units)

The General Studies concentration provides a foundational undergraduate public health education that can be tailored to the specific interests of students and allows for exploring the multiple dimensions of public health.

Upper-Division Writing Requirement (3 units)

Must pass with a “C” (2.0) or better. See Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree for additional information on the writing requirement.

• ENGL 301 - Advanced College Writing (3)
• ENGL 360 - Technical Writing (3)
• ENGL 363 - Scientific Writing (3)

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

• HONR 201B - Honors Seminar: American Institutions and Values since 1877 (3)
• POSC 100 - American Government (3)

Total (120 units)