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2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Online)


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The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Public Health is designed to prepare the student with a general liberal education in the science and art of protecting, promoting and preserving the health of individuals, families, and communities utilizing the core functions of public health practice.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree Program will gain knowledge and develop skills to practice in multiple public health-related areas including, public health services, environmental health, epidemiology and social and public policy.

General Education Requirements (42 credits)


Required Courses (12 credits)


Area Distribution Courses (18 credits)


Choose two courses from each area:

Humanities: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religion,
Natural/Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics
Social Sciences: Economics, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work

General Education Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits)


Choose four courses from the above Area Distribution Requirements.

Major Requirements (72 credits)


General Electives (6 credits)


Degree Requirements (120 credits)


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