Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Health: Preprofessional Health Studies
“Not only did I gain valuable skills and real-world experience throughout the program, but the support and encouragement I received from my professors was invaluable. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from a Biblical perspective as it serves as a daily reminder that I can truly shine a light for the Lord wherever He leads me.”
Your Degree
Presenting a faith-based education allows public health students to be intellectually prepared for the workforce, where they will be presented with a variety of opportunities to integrate faith in their daily practice to make a kingdom impact.
Your Facilities
The new Health Science building houses CSU’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs in healthcare, including public health, clinical counseling, physician assistant, and physical therapy programs.
Your College
Charleston Southern’s College of Health Sciences is committed to providing our students with an education based on contemporary scientific research, practical application, and the skill set to help them excel in their future professional endeavor.
Public Health Internships
The public health program promotes a vibrant and friendly academic environment that will foster your personal and professional development. Our curriculum is designed to meet national standards and encourages hands-on experience to apply what you learn in class within practical settings.
In their final year of study, public health students are required to complete an internship which aligns with their professional goals. Through integrating volunteer/internship opportunities with local, regional, and global partners, public health students can expect a number of opportunities for growth outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Experience a Faith-Based Public Health Education
The integration of faith and learning occurs in course development and instruction throughout all public health courses. Students receive a solid foundation in public health knowledge and principles, presented from a biblical worldview. Public health professionals can expect to integrate their faith through care and compassion in clinical practice settings, sharing the Gospel with individuals through educational programming, or utilizing Biblically rooted ethical values in policy creation and healthcare implementation. No matter the career, public health advocates have the ability to integrate their faith through serving communities and impacting lives.
Public Health (BA)
The College of Health Sciences offers a public health degree in both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA). Students completing the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in public health degree program can pursue careers or further education in areas such as health promotion, law, child life, counseling, advocacy, education, and social work. For more information, visit the public health page.
Public Health (BS) Courses
As an Public Health (BS) major, you’ll take courses like:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry
- Students can tailor the remaining lab science requirements to best fit the graduate level program of their choice
Public Health (BS) Career
Graduates are equipped for a variety of career paths.
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Environmental Scientist/Specialist
- Physician/Surgeon*
- Physician Assistant*
- Occupational Therapist*
- Physical Therapist*
- Speech-Language Pathologist*
*requires additional studies
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