About Public Health
Academic Programs
The Department of Public Health prepares students to make meaningful contributions in regional health systems, public health networks, occupational environments, and health services.
Through its university and community-based programs that involve a blend of physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of learning, the program prepares engaged and knowledgeable individuals to enhance community health and enrich the quality of life.
Public Health offers two undergraduate programs and a graduate program:
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Community Health Education (CHE)
- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
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Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
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Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Policy and Leadership
Each course is designed to give students a well-rounded education in public health, while providing strong preparation in one of these areas.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Public Health Major Department is offering a new Bachelor of Science program in: Health Services Administration starting Fall 2024.
Why the change to Health Services Administration (HSA) from Public Health-Healthcare Administration (HCA)?
- To better reflect the skills and knowledge needed for health services administration positions.
- To better reflect the field of practice and the scope of professional development possibilities.
- To elevate the scope of the bachelor’s degree, which is a larger field of practice:
- HSA includes HCA, which is smaller in scope, typically hospital, doctor’s office, or clinic based.
- HSA includes non-clinical, larger, health-related settings.
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Associations & Career Opportunities
- Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
- California Association of Healthcare Leaders (CAHL)
- California Public Health Association (CPHA-N)
- American Public Health Association (APHA)
- Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)
Student Clubs
Academic Calendar
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Campus Resources
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Find Us
Department of Public Health
Solano Hall,
Room 3002
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-6441
publichealth@csus.edu