Program Overview

Public Health Degree

Public health often makes headlines in response to epidemics or pandemics. However, public health is more than just disease management. It is the art and science of preventing disease as well as protecting and improving the health of individuals and their communities. Public health includes promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.

Program Overview

A Bachelor of Arts degree in public health is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in health policy and in socioeconomic and sociocultural aspects of public health. The curriculum includes courses in biology, sociology, human behaviors, and other health-related topics.

Why Walsh?

Small Class Sizes

Instead of taking courses in large lecture halls with hundreds of others, students receive substantial student-professor contact.

Emphasis on Service Learning

Students partner with numerous organizations throughout the region where they work side by side with those in need to help solve problems or tackle important issues affecting our society.

Research Opportunities

The School of Behavioral and Health Sciences engages faculty and students in research and in efforts to improve the quality of human and community life. State-of-the-Art Facilities are available, with laboratories equipped with the latest technologies, giving students a chance to work with the instruments and tools used in the field.

Expanded Online Course Options

This program includes select online courses taught in collaboration with other colleges across the country, giving access to a wide range of incredible instructors and more flexible scheduling options.

Experiential Learning and Internship Opportunities

Public health majors intern in settings such as non-profit health organizations, local and state health departments, hospitals, medical clinics, and more. A Peace Corps Prep program is also available for students interested in additional service experience.

Career Opportunities

Upon completing a B.A. in public health, graduates are prepared for work in areas including:

• Government
• Nonprofits
• Consulting
• Advocacy organizations Many graduates go on to medical school, pharmacy school, or other graduate programs. Some also pursue careers such as:
  • Program assistant for health organizations
  • Health-related assessment coordinator
  • Research assistant with a nonprofit organization
  • Consulting work