Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 University Catalog 
    
2023-2024 University Catalog

Public Health, General Studies Concentration, B.S.


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Health and Human Development

(120 UNITS)

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.

Required (9 units)


Any 400-level Public Health (PUBH) course not used to fulfill core requirements.

Electives (9 units)


Select any 300- or 400-level PUBH courses not used to fulfill core or concentration requirements. Up to three units from other departments, listed below, may be used to fulfill elective requirements.

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.

Total (120 units)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: College of Health and Human Development