Bachelor of Arts in Public Health

Our students become well-prepared to improve the health and well-being of people in local communities and around the globe.

The undergraduate degree in public health is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of concepts such as the basic principles of epidemiology, social and behavioral determinants of health, and the role of public health workers in society. This program is ideal for students interested in working for health care organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and advocacy organizations.

  • Learn how to protect the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention.
  • Take courses from a variety of participating departments to develop an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of public health.
  • Understand how data are used to measure population health, monitor intervention programs and inform policy decisions.

Learn how you can help prevent disease and improve population health.

Learn from experienced faculty from a wide range of public health research fields.

Participate in experiential learning opportunities in public health internships and research.

Be successful.

Be prepared to address increasingly complex public health challenges through work in academic settings, government agencies, nonprofits and advocacy organizations.

 
$80,820

Median annual salary for health care practitioners and technical occupations

(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

 

Registered nurse, mental health counselor, emergency medical technician and health educator are common job opportunities for graduates

 

Work for Denver Health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Boulder Community Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Peace Corps or other popular employers

Academic Plan & Requirements

The BA in public health requires courses in a variety of disciplines, such as Foundations of Public Health, Introduction to Global Public Health, Introduction to Epidemiology, and courses in basic biology, statistics and bioethics.

The program requires students to either engage in public health research or do an internship related to public health as part of their capstone.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Some opportunities include: