Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is offered through the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education and is based on the Eight Areas of Responsibility for an entry-level health educator delineated by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, which represents a comprehensive set of competencies defining the knowledge and skills required of a health education specialist in a variety of job settings (NCHEC, 2020). The program is designed to:

• Prepare students with the knowledge and skills to assess community needs and design, implement, and evaluate public health education programs.
• Focus on improving quality of life and overall well-being of individuals, worksites, and communities through behavioral, environmental, and policy-based initiatives.
• Prepare students for entry to mid-level positions in public health departments, community-based health organizations, outreach education programs, health care settings, private health organizations, and corporate wellness settings as well as advanced studies in Public Health.
• Prepare students to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams, patient care coordination, quality improvement for strategic planning and systems redesign, community engagement, community needs assessment, and health coaching.
• Prepare students for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Analyze the social, behavioral, environmental, ethical, and multicultural determinants of health status that contribute to health disparities.
2. Apply theories, models, and strategies for planning and implementing ethically sound public health education programs.
3. Apply methods for evaluating the effectiveness of public health education programs.
4. Examine the impact of health care systems and public health policy on population health.
5. Analyze public health data to provide evidence-informed interventions or research products.
6. Collaborate with other health professionals to improve the health status of individuals and communities.
7. Evaluate health information to ensure it is accurate, evidence-informed, and current.

This program is a part of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services .

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admission Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements.

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements