Undergraduate Degree Program

Impact the community, change the world as an undergraduate student in the College of Public Health

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Why public health at Ohio State?

• Preparation for graduate study in any health profession • Research with faculty studying emerging health threats, population health and social determinants of health • Study abroad opportunities to learn about global health • Bachelor of Science degree which can incorporate pre-medicine coursework • Ranked 11th of all public schools of public health • Part of the most comprehensive health sciences campus in the nation • Research opportunities through the Wexner Medical Center, named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” • Two interdisciplinary specializations: Public Health Sociology and Environmental Public Health • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certified building with wet labs and two student computer labs

What can I do with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree?

Most graduates will pursue graduate or professional school; however, graduates will be qualified for early career, entry-level positions in agencies and other public or private organizations.

Potential jobs include:

Our graduates have worked at:

• Clinical Research Coordinator • Community Health Worker • Health Educator • Peace Corps Volunteer • Public Policy Specialist • Resarch Analyst

• American Red Cross • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Children’s Hospitals • Environmental Protection Agency • EPIC Electronic Health Records Software • Johnson & Johnson

Career services • Staff are dedicated to assisting our College of Public Health students with finding internships, exploring careers, connecting to undergraduate research opportunities and planning for job searches.

• Students are encouraged to explore public health around the world through study abroad opportunities in China, Japan and India to take courses and study global public health issues.

• Students connect to our active and engaged alumni through on-campus networking events and our Alumni Connect mentoring program.

Imagine yourself here Our students

• Complete an internship, research or study abroad experience for their capstone project • Volunteer in public health organizations locally and globally • Lead student public health organizations across campus

Our faculty Actively engage in students’ education • Teach courses that are smaller, giving students more personal contact while conducting research with the resources of a large research university • Collaborate with faculty in many other colleges and departments on campus on interdisciplinary research • Foster partnerships with the local and global public health community •

Our home For a student, a university’s location is almost as important as its programs. And it would be hard to find a city that offers more than Columbus.

Whether it’s internships at Fortune 500 companies, hands-on experience at one of the world’s biggest research institutes, meaningful position in state government or just the fun and horizon-broadening effects of a vibrant cultural scene, the role Columbus plays in a student’s education is immeasurable. And, with one of the best job markets in the Midwest, Columbus isn’t just a great place to get a degree, it’s also a great place to use it.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health • Students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program take courses on contemporary topics including current issues in environmental health, U.S. and international health care and emerging infectious diseases.

• BSPH students select one of two interdisciplinary specializations: Public Health Sociology or Environmental Public Health.

• Eligible students have the option of pursuing the 3+2 undergraduate/ graduate degree program. This program offers students an opportunity to earn a BSPH and Master of Public Healh (MPH) in five years.

Undergraduate Minors in Public Health • There are two minors offered by the college: Global Public Health and Epidemiology.

• The Global Public Health minor focuses on health issues affecting populations in the U.S. and low to middle economic status countries worldwide.

• The minor in Epidemiology expands learners’ knowledge and comprehension of issues affecting humans domestically and internationally.

• Both minors may serve as a precursor to further study in public health, other health professions or any field in which the health of individuals and populations is a relevant concern.

The College of Public Health also offers the following graduate programs: • Master of Public Health • Master of Health Administration • Master of Science • Doctor of Philosophy • Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Global Health (which may be added to any official graduate degree program in the college) • Dual and combined degrees in several areas including law, medicine, veterinary medicine and social work cph.osu.edu @OSUPublicHealth

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