The Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health prepares students for careers dedicated to enhancing population health and well-being. This program provides a thorough foundation in public health principles, community health strategies and preventive care practices. By combining theory with practical experience, students gain the skills needed to tackle health challenges on both local and global scales.
All students complete a culminating experience which includes taking a professionalism course (3 credit hours) and an experiential learning opportunity. The experiential learning opportunity has three options: Health Professions Capstone (3 credit hours), Internship (3 credit hours) or a two semester Administrator-in-Training (AIT) residency (12 credit hours). If a student chooses the AIT option, the major credit hour total is 66.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
There is no application process to declare the Community and Public Health (CPH) major. Students may declare the major upon entering the university or complete a change of major form at any point in time.
Once in the CPH program, students will be required complete the prerequisite courses and achieve a 2.75 GPA prior to the start of an internship or Administrator-In-Training (AIT) opportunity.
The job outlook for someone with a major in Community and Public Health is strong and growing, driven by increasing awareness of public health issues, an aging population, and the need for disease prevention and health promotion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many careers in public health are expected to grow faster than average in the coming years.
These professionals promote wellness, develop programs and work in hospitals, nonprofits and government agencies as epidemiologists, public health administrators and policy analysts, environmental health specialists, occupational health and safety specialists, health services managers and more.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
