Academic Catalog 2016-2018 > Undergraduate Degree Programs > Public Health (BS, Minor)

Public Health (BS, Minor)

Education in public health is becoming increasingly important as a foundation for the promotion and protection of health - locally, nationally, and globally. Until recently, most public health programs were offered at a graduate level. However there is a growing undergraduate public health movement that focuses on the preparation of educated individuals with the knowledge and skills to enter a variety of health-related fields or pursue graduate education in public health, specific health professions, or other disciplines such as business, law, or public policy. The curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed, implemented and assessed in accordance with national accreditation criteria for stand alone baccalaureate programs in Public Health by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the Public Health Program at Dominican University of California are prepared to:

1. Apply knowledge of human cultures and the sciences to complex public health issues and health disparities.
2. Assess the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations by integrating information from a wide range of sources.
3. Discuss legal, regulatory and/or ethical issues that impact public health practice in a variety of contexts.
4. Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork for improving the health of populations.
5. Design evidence-based strategies for protecting or improving health in diverse contexts and for diverse populations.
6. Effectively communicate in oral, written, and visual forms to engage diverse audiences in local, national and global public health issues.