Credential(s) Offered
Bachelor's degree and above
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Other
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Public Health, BS
The Public Health graduate possesses a unique marketable set of skills required for employment in public health agencies, private and nonprofit agencies, worksite health promotion offices, HIV prevention, and many other public health-related careers.
The Public Health major equips students with the knowledge, skills, dispositions and qualities required for work in diverse public and community health career settings. Graduates of this major can apply the science, theory, and practice of public health toward the enhancement of health status in the community. Public Health students participate in academic and applied training in program planning and implementation, program evaluation, policy analysis, research and management.
This major gives students the strong foundation needed for careers in private and public sectors, particularly public health agencies, volunteer programs, business and industry. It prepares students for graduate education in Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health Education, Occupational Health, and Chronic Disease Prevention. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health provides a solid background in health science, including public health education and policy, public health informatics, community health promotion in the workplace, chronic disease management, health issues, human sexuality, mental health, nutrition, disease and injury prevention, substance use and abuse, environmental health, consumer health, personal health, and epidemiology. This major provides opportunities for students to acquire skills in needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and administration, as well as program assessment, advocacy, health education and health promotion service coordination, resource management policy, and research.
Senior Capstone Project
The Public Health capstone project is a twelve (12) credit practicum in the field. Regardless of the major or concentration, students are required to write an extensive report and to display their work in a final oral presentation.
Public Health
The Public Health graduate possesses a unique set of skills required for employment in public health agencies, private and nonprofit agencies, worksite health promotion offices, and many other public health-related careers. Graduates with a B.S. degree in Public Health have a variety of diverse employment opportunities. A few examples are:
- State Immunization Program Coordinator
- Community Outreach and Case Manager, Family Planning Agency
- STD Prevention Specialist
- Diabetes Prevention Program Specialist
- Food and Restaurant Inspector
- HIV Educator and Prevention Specialist
- Case Management Supervisor Nutrition Coordinator, Senior Center
- Tobacco Prevention Specialist
- Project Officer, Lead Screening Program
- Managed Care Coordinator
- Employee Wellness Coordinator
- Epidemiology
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
120
Hours
121
Entrance Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
School
Delaware State University; Dover - Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
n/a
Training Location(s)
1200 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, Delaware
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
B.S. Public Health
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Grants - FAFSA (Pell Grant)
Scholarships - Merit/Institutional, Non-Merit (Public and Private)
Loans - Personal Student Loan (Private and Public)
Refund Policy
For full refund students must withdraw by the first week of the semester. For the full refund policy click here:
https://www.desu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/receiving-funds/refunds
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Middle States Accreditation Agency
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$5,100.00 Total cost of books for 8 semesters (estimated cost). $127.50 x 5 books= $637.50 x 8 semesters = $5100.00
Graduation Fees
$175.00 One-time fee: $175 - Graduation fee is an administrative charge that covers Commencement costs such as stage rental, security, printed materials, facility cleaning, etc. https://www.desu.edu/academics/commencement/commencement-faqs 175.00
In-State Tuition
$38,372.00 4796.50 per semester X 8 semesters. 38372.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$78,336.00 9792.00 per semester X 8 semesters. 78336.00
Registration Fee
$10,336.00 All Cost For 8 Semester Program Student Activity Fee - 135.00x 8 semesters $1080 Athletic Fee - 150.00 x 8 semesters = $1200 Student Center Complex Fee - 225.00 x 8 $1800 Technology Fee - 250.00 x 8 $2000 Student Health Insurance Fee - 532.00 x 8 $4256 Total: $10,336 for all 4 years
Total In-State Program Cost
$53,983.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$93,947.00
