Bachelor of Science in Public Health

University of Tampa

The B.S. in Public Health - Health Promotion and Practice degree program is designed for students primarily interested in the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability. The mission of the public health program is to provide students with high-quality undergraduate education through knowledge, discovery, experiential learning, collaboration and the translation of health education into practice, health promotion programs, policy and research to improve the well-being and health of diverse populations. The program focuses on: Identifying social and behavioral determinants of health Developing and evaluating interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health Advocating for policy development and programmatic change Investigating and trending diseases from the community level to the national level and Preparing professionals for leadership positions in advocacy and public health service. Public Health is an inherently multi-disciplinary area of study. For example, core quantitative disciplines such as epidemiology and biostatistics are essential for analysis of the broad impact of health problems, allowing us to look beyond individuals to entire populations. And, because preventing disease is at the heart of public health, the program includes the social science for a better understanding of health-related behaviors and their societal influences.

College of Natural and Health Sciences