Community and Public Health (B.S.)
The Community and Public Health program at South Dakota State University is designed to prepare students in conducting health education and health promotion activities in a non-classroom setting.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August, January
Tuition Fee
$ 376 per credit
Location
Brookings, United States
About the program
The program objectives are to facilitate the development of professional skills in program planning, implementation and evaluation as well as offer a broad course work curriculum in personal and community health.
Majoring in Community and Public Health is an excellent foundation for students to apply to various graduate and professional programs, which may include: medical school, physician’s assistant school, chiropractor school, physical therapy school, occupational therapy school, and health administration and counseling.
This Community and Public Health program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Lead a healthy lifestyle
- Enjoy physical activity and sports
- Work well with individuals of all ages
- Are patient and creative
- Have strong leadership skills
Career Opportunities
- Community health educator
- Health journalist
- Patient education coordinator
- Case manager
- Graduate school in public health
Courses Included
- Social Determinants of Health
- Human Anatomy and Lab
- Physiology and Lab
- Motivational Interviewing and Wellness Counseling
- Technical Communication
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Development: Adulthood
- Wellness for Life and Lab
- Complementary and Integrative Health Care