Public Health: 5-Year (BSPH/MPH)drafted

Program Overview

La Salle University's 5-year Public Health program combines a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) with a Master of Public Health (MPH), equipping students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in disease prevention, health promotion, and public health practice. Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, field experiences, and a capstone project, preparing graduates for diverse careers in public health, including biostatistics, community health, and global health.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from Public Health: 5-Year (BSPH/MPH) Program at La Salle University:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Public Health
• Duration: 5 years
• Degree Levels: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Overview: This accelerated program allows eligible students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years.
• Objectives:
• Equip students to prevent disease and promote health and well-being through public health practice, leadership, research, and service.
• Educate students from diverse backgrounds in core public health knowledge areas.
• Provide students with first-hand knowledge of the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations through interdisciplinary courses, field and volunteer experiences, and a capstone project.
• Curriculum: Includes general education requirements, science courses, and major courses like:
• Basic concepts of public health
• Informatics
• Epidemiology
• Health education
• Behavioral health
• Violence prevention
• Race, ethnicity, and public health
• Health policy
• Community health
• Capstone in health education and program planning

Other:

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
• Public Health at La Salle:
• La Salle's program prepares students to serve diverse populations and become competent health professionals.
• Graduates work in various fields like:
• Biostatistics and informatics
• Communications
• Community health
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology and Research
• Outline: Information on program content, structure, course schedule, and individual modules is not provided in the context.
• Assessment: Information on assessment methods and criteria used in the program is not provided in the context.
• Teaching: Information on teaching methods, faculty, and unique approaches is not provided in the context.
• Careers: Additional information on potential career paths, opportunities, and outcomes beyond what is already mentioned is not provided in the context.