Degrees & Programs

Public Health Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The world needs public health leaders committed to social justice.

Our public health BA program provides students with opportunities to learn from experts who continuously shape the field through cutting-edge research, innovative teaching techniques, and community engagement. We believe in fostering an interdisciplinary approach to public health, and that’s why we offer community awareness courses and electives in collaboration with faculty and staff across the University, as well as undergraduate research opportunities.

Advantages of the Program

  • Tailored. Students learn about the many facets of public health and identify their specific interests early in their career path. 
  • Connected. More than 12,000 alumni provide support through mentorship, field experiences, career networking, and employment opportunities. 
  • Academic excellence. Completing a degree at one of the world’s premier schools of public health, students leave well-prepared with the academic and experiential background needed to understand, critically evaluate, and impact current and emerging challenges to the health of our global society.
  • Practical. Developed by expert faculty in collaboration with community partners and alumni, our curriculum focuses on developing leadership, policy, and data management skills.

Application Deadline

Priority Deadline: February 1

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