Bachelor’s in Public Health

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margin-right: auto; "> <div class="about"> <h2>About</h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Health and its ability to influence quality of life is never an isolated incident without cause. Economic, social, cultural, and political factors play a role in disease prevention, health promotion, and service delivery across cities, states, and the world as a whole. While doctors serve individual patients, public health professionals examine the field from a holistic level, analyzing why particular diseases affect certain populations and championing strategies to strengthen and support communities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Saginaw Valley State University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health transforms you into a professional ready to persevere on behalf of society’s most vulnerable members. A flexible curriculum with a choice of health promotion and administrative tracks shepherds you into becoming a change agent, where, out in the workforce, you’ll strive to improve access to healthcare and analyze and control the spread of disease. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Illuminating both angles of public health, this comprehensive, rigorous program is firmly rooted in science, preparing you to understand the obstacles communities face through courses in experimental biology, epidemiology, and healthy aging. At the same time, topics shed light on the inner workings of the healthcare system and its multifaceted structure. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Beyond the classroom, SVSU seeks to have our public health students make an impact before they graduate. The </span><a href="https://www.svsu.edu/publichealth/"><span data-contrast="none">Department of Public Health</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> stresses the importance of experiential learning, both for seeing real-world usage of theories explored during discussions and for gaining a foothold to build your career. Through this approach, our students prepare to face tomorrow’s challenges by thoroughly understanding applications of public health principles and relevant tools, conducting research in the field, and examining societal factors in reference to access and delivery. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, contact the College of Health and Human Services at </span><a href="mailto:hhs@svsu.edu"><span data-contrast="none">hhs@svsu.edu</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span></p> <div class="col-md-12 nopadding"> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 text-center "> <a href='/application/' class="btn btn-primary">Apply</a> </div> <div class="col-lg-3 col-sm-6 text-center "> <a href='/go/visit/' class="btn btn-primary">Visit</a> </div> <div class='col-lg-3 col-sm-6 text-center '> <a href='/go/costandaid/' class='btn btn-primary'>Tuition/Cost</a> </div> <div class='col-lg-3 col-sm-6 text-center '> <a href='/publichealth/' class='btn btn-primary'>Department</a> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="fastfacts"> <h3>Cardinal Points</h3> <ul> <li><span class='fa fa-chevron-right'></span> <p>SVSU <strong>students study abroad</strong> in New Zealand, Zambia, Cambodia, China, England, India, Indonesia and Vietnam to <strong>gain an international understanding of healthcare.</strong></p> </li> <li><span class='fa fa-chevron-right'></span> <p><strong>Fieldwork placements for students</strong> to gain experience in the field of public health and health administration.</p> </li> <li><span class='fa fa-chevron-right'></span> <p>The Public Health program has <strong>outstanding faculty </strong>who are<strong> widely published</strong>, have<strong> received numerous research grants </strong>and are considered<strong> scholars </strong>within their chosen disciplines. </p> </li> </ul> </div>  </div><div><span id="d.en.164993"></span></div> <div class='imagetextff'> <div class="row"> <div class="textoverlay"> <h2 style="z-index: 1"><a href=''>What You’ll Study</a></h2> <img src="/media/publichealthbph/imgs/PublicHealth_Banner2.jpg" alt="Students presenting research" style=" " /> </div> <div class="content"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We want our students to feel fully engaged with the field of public health, no matter which track suits their career goals. Reflecting this, the core curriculum delivers a comprehensive perspective of the field’s principles and practices, presenting a versatile foundation to explore the science-leaning health promotions track or strengthen your leadership skills studying health administration. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">While completing your </span><a href="http://catalog.svsu.edu/content.php?catoid=27&navoid=1474"><span data-contrast="none">Basic Skills</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">and</span><span data-contrast="auto"> <a href="https://catalog.svsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=43&poid=5813">General Education requirements</a></span><span data-contrast="auto">, you’ll allocate some of your courses toward experimental biology, statistics, professional ethics, critical writing, anatomy, and physiology. These subjects assist you with excelling in the major’s core courses (27 credit hours). You’ll be introduced to the field’s pressing issues, principles, and research methodology for assessing health behaviors and problems and discover how healthcare is delivered, including through the use of technology and the structure of the U.S. healthcare system. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Branching out into more policy-relevant subjects, the core covers public health practices at local through national levels, helps expand your multicultural competence, and touches on epidemiology. In the process, you’ll see how cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic variables affect healthcare delivery, how diseases are distributed, and the methods organizations use when tracking an outbreak through a community.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At this stage, required fieldwork serves as a counterpoint to the classroom. Your assignment is designed to provide greater insight into public health’s practical applications and help you build connections to start your future career or make the decision to attend graduate school. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll then specialize your knowledge based on how you see yourself empowering communities and promoting public health:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Health Promotion Track (18 Credit Hours):</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Delve into specific population health concerns, with emphasis placed on aging and chronic illness and their respective care needs, while learning the theories and applications of health behavior change. This track further encourages you to think about revolutionizing health education and the delivery of services and how to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Crimson Text" data-listid="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Health Administration (20 Credit Hours):</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> You’ll gain an understanding of general business concepts while being exposed to the operational aspects of the healthcare system. In the process, you’ll become familiar with accreditation standards, relevant legislation, and regulation and find your leadership style to sustain and improve organizational functioning.</span></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://catalog.svsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=39&poid=5159"><span data-contrast="none">Review the program’s structure and all course descriptions</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">All students attending SVSU must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours to graduate. Along with all general education requirements, students enrolled in the Bachelor’s in Public Health degree program must select a complementary minor. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div><div class="cardinalSuccesses row" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <div class="cardSuccessContent csct"> <div class="cardSuccessMain"> <h2>Your Plan for a Successful College Experience</h2> <p>The Cardinal Plan is a unique outline created by faculty for your program at SVSU and serves as a guide for student success.</p> </div> </div> <div class="cardSuccessContent cscp"> <div class="cardSuccessMain"> <div class="cardinal csmc"> <div class=""> <img class="cardSuccessPics" src="https://www.svsu.edu/media/00unassignedmedia/cardinalplans/PublicHealth.jpg" alt="Download Your Cardinal Success Plan"> <div class="cardSuccessOverlay"> <div class="cardSuccessOverlayText">  <p><a href="https://www.svsu.edu/media/00unassignedmedia/cardinalplans/SVSU_CARDINAL_PLAN_PUBLIC HEALTH.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:600%;"><span class="fas fa-search-plus"></span></span></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .cardinalSuccesses { /* float: left; 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You’ll learn about cultural practices, global awareness, and local public health practices while growing as an individual and professional.</h3> </div> </div> </a> <a href="" id="card2link" target="_blank"> <div class="btb-card card-2 col-sm-4"> <div class="overlay"> <img src="/media/publichealthbph/imgs/PublicHealth_BtB_3.jpg" alt="People helping those with autism at a camp" style=" " /> <h3 class="card-title">Cardinals for Public Health</h3> <h3 class="card-subtitle">Cardinals for Public Health (C4PH) promotes all aspects of public health and empowers SVSU students through opportunities for service, personal and professional development, and fellowships.</h3> </div> </div> </a> <a href="" id="card3link" target="_blank"> <div class="btb-card card-3 col-sm-4"> <div class="overlay"> <img src="/media/publichealthbph/imgs/PublicHealth_BtB_2.jpg" alt="Students working through a simulation" style=" " /> <h3 class="card-title">Fieldwork</h3> <h3 class="card-subtitle">Put your knowledge in action while receiving hands-on real-world experience through a fieldwork assignment placing you with a public health agency or healthcare administration organization.</h3> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <script> var card1link = document.getElementById('card1link'); var card2link = document.getElementById('card2link'); var card3link = document.getElementById('card3link'); var c1i = ''; var c1e = ''; var c2i = ''; var c2e = ''; var c3i = ''; var c3e = ''; card1link.href = c1i != '' ? c1i : c1e; card2link.href = c2i != '' ? c2i : c2e; card3link.href = c3i != '' ? c3i : c3e; </script><div class="aftergraduationff row" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; "> <div class="box" style="background-color: blue;"></div> <div class="graduation"> <h3>Our Students After Graduation...</h3>  <div class="employers33"> <h4>Employers</h4> <p>Health Departments <br />Nonprofit Agencies <br />Schools <br />Hospitals <br />Emergency Management Agencies <br /></p> </div> <div class="programs33"><h4>Graduate Programs</h4> <p>Saginaw Valley State University <br /> MPH program and MBA with Health Administration concentration program </p></div> <div class="careers33"> <h4>Career Opportunities</h4> <p> Health Educator <br />Health Promotion Specialist <br />Health Program Coordinator <br />Environmental Health Sanitarian <br />Healthcare/Hospital Budget Analyst <br />Healthcare/Hospital Computer Systems Analyst <br />Healthcare/Hospital Human Resources Specialist <br />Healthcare/Hospital Quality and Process Improvement Specialist <br />Long Term Care Activity Coordinator </p> </div> </div> </div> <div><span id="d.en.164990"></span></div> <div class='imagetextff'> <div class="row"> <div class="textoverlay"> <h2 style="z-index: 1"><a href=''>After Graduation</a></h2> <img src="/media/publichealthbph/imgs/PublicHealth-AfterGrad.jpg" alt="Women talking in an office setting" style=" " /> </div> <div class="content"> <p style="display: inline !important;"><span data-contrast="auto">Increasing demand for healthcare services has translated into a rise in roles for public health professionals. Those ready to contribute to research, discuss the influence social factors have on population health, and conceive strategies toward change will flourish and make an impact in health education, policy, healthcare administration, the nonprofit sector, or a government organization.<br></span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">32% projected growth for employment of </span><a href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm"><span data-contrast="none">medical and health services managers</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> with a bachelor’s degree through 2029. 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