Public Health B.S.

Program goals and objectives are aligned with the recommended Critical Component Elements proposed by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health for Framing the Future: The Second 100 Years of Public Health (Wykoff, Petersen & Weist, 2013).

These include:

Background content domains (science, social/behavioral science, math/quantitative reasoning, humanities/fine arts)
Background skill domains (communication; information literacy)
Public Health domains (overview of public health; role and importance of data; identifying and addressing population health challenges; human health; determinants of disease; project implementation; overview of health systems; health policy, law, ethics, and economics; health communication)
Cumulative experience and field exposure
Cross-cutting areas (advocacy, ethics, professionalism, teamwork, leadership, research methods, systems thinking)

Undergraduate preparation in public health provides an interdisciplinary set of content and skills that are readily applicable and transferable to many professions and to post-graduate educational opportunities. Some of these professions include health care, human services, social sciences, biological sciences, health administration, social work, and international affairs. Graduates of the program may seek advanced Public Health degrees at other institutions but will also be prepared for entry-level positions in governmental public health agencies, community health organizations, non-profit organizations, corporate wellness programs, and health care settings.

Health educators and community health workers are potential areas of focus for students majoring the broader discipline of Public Health. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs are expected to increase by 13% between 2014 and 2024, which is faster than average for all occupations. The growth is fueled in part by a desire to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Students who obtain a Certified Health Education Specialist credential may further enhance their employment prospects
Internships
Research Opportunities
Scholarships
Campus Organizations
The Georgia College Public Health Student Organization (PHSO) is a student organization committed to developing community public health awareness through volunteer work, service-learning, and following the shared Public Health mission to Promote, Protect and Serve.