Program Overview
Take the first step toward enhancing community and personal wellness by earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Health. This online public health degree can be earned entirely online.
Online Program Format
120 Credit Hours
$399 Tuition Per Hour
Prepare For a Career in Public Health
This degree will give you a foundational understanding of important principles in human health, equipping you for a rewarding career in public health or corporate wellness initiatives. The online public health degree also serves as an educational bridge to advanced study in health disciplines.
| Application Deadline | Applications accepted year round |
| Other Program Specifics | Eligibility to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and the Certified Public Health (CPH) professional certification exams |
| Are test scores required? | ACT and SAT scores are not required through the Fall 2024 entry term |
| Scholarships and Grants Available | Discover a range of scholarships and grants to support your educational journey |
Curriculum
The BS with a major in Public Health program requires the completion of 120 credit hours, of which 54 must be in the major. Of the 54 credit hours of coursework in the major, 21 should be completed in one of two concentrations: Health Education and Promotion or Health Professions. Please note that courses are subject to change.
Major Requirements
- HHE 270 Personal Health
- HHE 300 Human Health and Disease
- HHE 350 Introduction to Public Health
- HHE 376 Health Behavior Theory
- HHE 380 Public Health Systems Policy
- HHE 445 Environmental Health
- HHE 446 Health Disparities
- HHE 450 Introduction to Epidemiology for Health Education Promotion
- HHE 468 Social Marketing in Public Health
Select One
- PY 211 Elementary Statistical Methods
- BER 345 Educational Statistics
- ST 260 Statistical Data Analysis
- Select one BSC 108 to BSC 497
Health Education and Promotion Concentration
- HHE 470 Needs Assessment and Program Plan
- HHE 475 Program Evaluation
Health Professions Concentration
- HHE 472 Patient Health Education and Capstone
- Select 18 credit hours of a health-related course. Please view electives in course catalog.
Admission
Admission to any UA Online undergraduate program requires the following:
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended (high school transcript if you have less than 24 credit hours of college coursework)
- Undergraduate admissions application
Transfer students considering admission should review UA’s transfer information and policies.
Applicants must meet one of the following admission requirements:
- If you have earned more than 24 college-level credit hours at the time of your application to the University, you will need to meet the transfer student admission requirement of a minimum 2.0 overall college GPA.
- If you have earned less than 24 college-level credit hours at the time of your application to the University, you will need to meet both the 2.0 overall college GPA required for transfer students as well as the Admission Requirements for Freshmen Students. If high school graduation was more than four years ago, ACT/SAT scores are not required.
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Program Information
Trevor McGhee
Admissions Representative 800-467-0227
trevorm.bama@ua.edu
Admissions Information
UA Online
800-467-0227
online@ua.edu