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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is a dynamic program taught by dedicated and enthusiastic public health professionals committed to providing mentorship, community inv olvement opportunities, and research projects to all of its students. Anchored in national accreditation principles of innovation and accountability, the program’s faculty, staff, and administrators are united in their commitment to supporting students to enter, progress through, and graduate. The ultimate program outcome being graduating students who are prepared to assume contributing and leadership roles in entry - level public health careers or successful admission to graduate pro grams and post - graduation certification programs.

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Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

Learning Outcomes

University

UNLV’s University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes are designed to allow all students to:

  • Demonstrate general academic literacy, including how to respond to the needs of audiences and to different kinds of rhetorical situations, analyze and evaluate reasons and evidence, and construct research - based arguments.
  • Function effectively in diverse groups.

Public Health

The Public Health Program and the program’s public health national accreditation concepts guide students to develop and show proficiency to:

  • Advocate for protection and promotion of the public’s health at all levels of society
  • Act on ethical decision making related to self and society
  • Participate in networking
  • Develop a professional foundation based on the science of the field
  • Demonstrate proficiency in research methods

Career Possibilities

Entry - level public health careers can be categorized in at least 2 ways – by public health emphasis area and by job setting. Examples of career opportunities sorted by public health emphasis areas include:

  • Social and Behavioral Health: Evaluation Specialist in Physical Activity and Wellness
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Intervention Researcher in Domestic Violence
  • Environmental and Occupational Health: Environmental Health Specialist - Air and Water Quality Monitor

Examples of career opportunities sorted by job setting include:

  • Public Setting: Health Promotion Program Coordinator
  • Non - Profit Setting: Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Academic Setting: Public Health Planner
  • Private Setting: Disaster Preparedness Planner

Requirements

Public Health (BS)

The Bachelor of Science(BS) in Public Health program is a dynamic program taught by dedicated and enthusiastic public health professionals committed to providing mentorship, community inv olvement opportunities, and research projects to all of its students. Anchored in national accreditation principles of innovation and accountability, the program's faculty, staff, and administrators are united in their commitment to supporting students to enter, progress through, and graduate. The ultimate program outcome being graduating students who are prepared to assume contributing and leadership roles in entry - level public health careers or successful admission to graduate pro grams and post - graduation certification programs.

Please see the UNLV School of Public Health, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health web page for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.

Learning Outcomes

UNLV's Undergraduate Learning Outcomes

Designed to allow all students to:

  • Demonstrate general academic literacy, including how to respond to the needs of audiences and to different kinds of rhetorical situations, analyze and evaluate reasons and evidence, and construct research-based arguments.
  • Function effectively in diverse groups.

Public Health Learning Outcomes

The Public Health Program and the program's public health national accreditation concepts guide students to develop and show proficiency to:

  • Advocate for protection and promotion of the public's health at all levels of society.
  • Act on ethical decision making related to self and society.
  • Participate in networking.
  • Develop a professional foundation based on the science of the field.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in research methods.

Career Possibilities

Entry - level public health careers can be categorized in at least 2 ways – by public health emphasis area and by job setting. Examples of career opportunities sorted by public health emphasis areas include:

  • Social and Behavioral Health: Evaluation Specialist in Physical Activity and Wellness
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Intervention Researcher in Domestic Violence
  • Environmental and Occupational Health: Environmental Health Specialist - Air and Water Quality Monitor

Examples of career opportunities sorted by job setting include:

  • Public Setting: Health Promotion Program Coordinator
  • Non - Profit Setting: Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Academic Setting: Public Health Planner
  • Private Setting: Disaster Preparedness Planner

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV Division of Health Sciences Academic Advising Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

Please see 

Graduation Policies
 for complete information.

Public Health (BS) Degree Requirements - Total Credits: 120

General Education Requirements - Credits: 37-38

First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3

English Composition - Credits: 6

Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3

 (see note 1)

Constitutions - Credits: 4

Mathematics - Credits: 3

Distribution Requirement - Credits: 19

Please see 

Distribution Requirements
 for more information.

  • Humanities and Fine Arts - Credits: 9
    • ​Two courses (three credits each) from two different humanities areas and one introductory or appreciation course (three credits) from a fine arts area. 
  • Social Science - Credits: 0
    • Automatically satisfied by Major requirements (see note 2 below)
  • Life and Physical Sciences and Analytical Thinking: 10 Credits

Multicultural and International

See notes 3 & 4

Multicultural, one 3 credit course required
International, one 3 credit course required

These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously. Visit the Provost webpage for the list of approved Multicultural and International courses​.

Public Health Major Requirements - Credits: 66-67

Additional Degree Requirements-Credits: 8-9

Choose from the following courses:

Public Health Major Core Requirements - Credits: 58

See note 6

Culminating Experience - Credits: 7

General Electives - Credits: 0-17

The number of general electives necessary for each student varies based on how many credits a student uses to satisfy the requirements identified above. The minimum number of degree-applicable credits required to earn a degree is 120.

Total Credits: 120

Notes

  1. PBH 205
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     is recommended for Public Health Majors.
  2. The Social Science requirement can be fulfilled by any three PBH courses or by a Social Science minor.
  3. The Multicultural requirement is fulfilled by
    PBH 200 - Multicultural Health
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    . This is a required class for Public Health majors.
  4. The International requirement is fulfilled by
    PBH 330 - Global Health
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    . This is a required class for Public Health majors.
  5. Student must have earned 30 credits of 300 and 400 level courses upon graduation. A minimum of 2 credits of electives must be taken at the 300 level or higher in order to meet the 30 credits of upper division.
  6. Students must pass
    PBH 202
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    ,
    PBH 205
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    ,
    PBH 210
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    ,
    PBH 360
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     and
    PBH 365
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     with a minimum of 2.75 GPA.
  7. PBH 300
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     is a Milestone Experience course for Public Health B.S.
  8. PBH 495
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     is a Culminating Experience course for Public Health B.S.
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Department of Environmental and Global Health

The Department of Environmental and Global Health emphasizes the role of air, water, the home environment, and the workplace as critical determinants of health. Our accredited programs provide mentorship, community involvement opportunities, and research projects for students to grow as experts and leaders in their fields.

Website
https://www.unlv.edu/eoh
Email
admin.sph@unlv.edu
Phone
702-895-5090
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School of Public Health

The School of Public Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Our departments, programs, and research units work to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of public health.

Website
https://www.unlv.edu/publichealth
Email
admin.sph@unlv.edu
Phone
702-895-5090
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