Public Health, B.S.P.H.

Location(s): Statesboro, Armstrong-Savannah, Fully Online

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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) prepares students to improve health in our communities and abroad with our four emphasis areas. Students learn to plan, implement, and evaluate disease prevention programs and activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. They learn to identify and examine environmental pollutants. They investigate how diseases spread. They make a difference in populations around the world.

Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours

See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Course Requirements.

General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours

Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours

Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours

PUBH 2131 - Introduction to Community and Public Health (3 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours from the following:

If BIOL 1002 and BIOL 1002L or BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L were not taken in Technology, Mathematics and Sciences, at least one should be taken in Field of Study.

Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

PUBH 3132 - Health Care Systems and Advocacy (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 3136 - Principles of Environmental Health (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 3231 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 3431 - Introduction to Global Health (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 4235 - Emergency Preparedness (3 Credit Hours)
PUBH 4798 - Internship in Public Health (6-12 Credit Hours)
¹Students not meeting the prerequisite requirements for the internship must complete a minor.
BSPH students have two internship options to complete their 12 hours of internship:

Option 1: Complete 9 hours of PUBH 4798 plus GSU 2131 (3 hours).

Option 2: Complete 6 hours of PUBH 4798 plus GSU 2131 (3 hours) AND GSU 2132 (3 hours).

Directed Major Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Select 9 credit hours from the following Directed Major Electives and/or Public Health courses from another BSPH emphasis area:

Area of Emphasis: 15 Credit Hours

Students will choose one area of emphasis from the following:

Community Health
Environmental Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Global Health

Please see below for details.

General Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Select 3 credit hours of Electives

Total Credit Hours: 124

Areas of Emphasis

Emphasis Area: Community Health

Locations: Armstrong campus, Statesboro campus

Teaching Method: Face-to-face/Hybrid

Required Courses:

Total Credit Hours: 15

Emphasis Area: Environmental Health Sciences

Location: Statesboro campus

Teaching Method: Face-to-face/Hybrid

Required Courses:

Total Credit Hours: 15

Emphasis Area: Epidemiology

Location: Statesboro campus

Teaching Method: Face-to-face/Hybrid

Required Courses:

Total Credit Hours: 15

Emphasis Area: Global Health

Location: Online

Required Courses:

Total Credit Hours: 15

Other Program Requirements

Program Admission Criteria

Admission to Georgia Southern University
A total institution GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work attempted (transfer coursework and work completed at Georgia Southern University are considered) . All transfer credits must be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions and posted on the Georgia Southern transcript upon official acceptance to the University.
Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
A minimum grade of “C” in all Field of Study coursework attempted
The student must have completed or be registered in PUBH 2131

Program Progression Requirements

Students must also earn a minimum grade of “C” in a prerequisite course(s) prior to registering for an advanced course.
Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all major courses, Directed Major Electives, and Field of Study courses; and have a GPA of 2.5 AND above to enroll in PUBH 4798 .

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit Academic Advisement .