Public Health is a course which prepares the students to learn about the principles and concepts of public health. This course helps to educate the students to know about their role in public health communities. The main objective of this program is to provide theoretical as well practical knowledge to the entry level Public Health enthusiast.
An Accredited Public school helps students be a part and enroll for a program which is Federal or state government funded.
The organizations that accredit Public schools and programs are listed below:
The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB)
Some of the subjects in which a student can enroll are Environmental Sciences, Communications and informatics, Biostatics.
An Associate's degree in Public Health requires about 67 credits and can be completed in two years which can help the students pursue an entry-level career or for a bachelor's program.
A Bachelor's degree in public health requires 120 credit points. It usually takes 3 years to complete a bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in public health requires around 45 credit points and students learn about managing and conducting research in public health. It takes around 2 years to complete the program.
A Doctorate degree in Public Health can take 3 to 4 years to complete. The study is research-based as well as hands-on experience.
There are few requirements which need to be fulfilled before one applies for an admission in the public health program. The student should have a high school diploma with a minimum of 2.0- 3.0 GPA.
With a degree in public health, an individual can possess strong Initiative, Problem Solving, Strong work ethic, Interpersonal skills. They also will be able to analyze global and national health problems.
San Diego, California
Institution Type: Public
Public Health Accreditations: CEPH
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,271
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,495
Total Programs in Public Health (1)
1
Masters Program
North Chicago, Illinois
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Public Health (6)
4
Certificate Programs
2
Masters Programs
West Point, Nevada
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,982
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,239
Total Programs in Public Health (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Public
Public Health Accreditations: CEPH
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,414
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,530
Total Programs in Public Health (3)
1
Masters Program
1
Doctorate Program
1
Graduate Certificate Program
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Institution Type: Public
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,028
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,950
Total Programs in Public Health (2)
2
Certificate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,602
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,448
Total Programs in Public Health (1)
1
Bachelors Program
Hialeah, Florida
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $10,408
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,625
Total Programs in Public Health (1)
1
Associate Program
Bronx, New York
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Public Health Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,141
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,141
Total Programs in Public Health (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program