Program Overview

Public Health Program

The Public Health program at Baylor University is a nationally accredited degree program that prepares students to promote healthy lifestyles and enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Program Description

Public Health educators work in various settings, including nonprofit community health organizations, public health agencies, work site and health promotion programs, and schools, as well as voluntary health agencies such as the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

Available Courses

• Introduction to Public and Population Health
• Global Health
• Epidemiology
• Program Planning in Health Education

Career Opportunities

Public health educators are employed under a variety of job titles, including:

• Health Educator
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Public or Clinical Health Educator
• Health Information Specialist
• Program Director
• Outreach Coordinator
• Patient or Treatment Adherence Educator
• Health Program Manager
• Community Organizer
• Health Intervention Specialist

Accreditation and Certification

To date, 100% of Baylor Public Health graduates who have taken the national certification exam have become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES).

Degree and Department

• Degree: BSPH
• Department: Health & Human Sciences
• Major: Yes
• Minor: No

Similar Majors

• Health Science Studies
• Medical Humanities
• Nursing
• Nutrition Sciences
• Social Work