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Jul 21, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Public Health, B.S.P.H.
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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) prepares students to improve health in our communities and abroad. 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.
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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
Select 12 credit hours from the following:
Note: BIOL 1002 with lab or BIOL 1107 with Lab is required as a Field of Study elective if either BIOL 1002 with lab or BIOL 1107 with lab not taken in Core. Note: NTFS 2530 is recommended as a Field of Study elective. Note: STAT 1401 is recommended as a Field of Study elective if not taken in Core. Note: PUBH 2133 Introduction to Global Public Health is required as a Field of Study elective if not taken in the Core IMPACT area. Major Requirements: 39 Credit Hours
Directed Major Electives: 12-21 Credit Hours
Select 12-21 credit hours from the following Directed Major Electives: General Elective: Up to 9 Credit Hours
Select 0-9 credit hours of Electives 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 . Certificates
Completion of 9-12 hours in required electives earns an optional Certificate in these specific areas Addiction Recovery Certificate
Emergency Preparedness Certificate
Health Equity Certificate
Maternal and Child Health
Public Health Informatics
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