Bachelor of Science Public Health

Program Description

The public health program at Western Michigan University prepares students to focus on primary prevention of negative public health issues in community settings. The bachelor's degree is based on competencies needed to master to become a Certified Health Education Specialist. Coursework is focused on public and global health issues; psychosocial science and epidemiology; skills associated with planning, implementing, administering and evaluating community and public health programs; modifying health behaviors; grant writing; advocating for health policies; and professional preparation in the field of public health and community health education. The program integrates classroom study with hands-on practical experiences to provide comprehensive academic preparation. In addition to classroom experiences, students also complete a capstone experience and a semester-long internship in your chosen career path. In addition, students may be interested in pursuing a master’s degree in public health, community health or health promotion.

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in public are working as:

  • Government-based public health agencies.
  • Nonprofit organizations.
  • Managed care organizations.
  • Medical and hospital centered education settings.
  • Corporate health promotion settings.

Admission Requirements

Your transcript is the most important piece of information.  It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:

  • Academic Preparation.  Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work.  We recommend*:
    -  4 years of English
    -  3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
    -  3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
    -  2 years of the same foreign language
  • Grade Point Average.
  • Grade Trend.  How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6 6 6 6 6

Remarks:

  • Yearly tuition fee is given
  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
  • Score reporting required.

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Kalamazoo
  • State Michigan
  • Course Duration 4 Years
  • Application fee 100 USD
  • Tuition fees yearly 18,912 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 14,776 USD
  • Starting dates Fall, Spring & Summer
  • IELTS (Total) 6
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