Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Offered By: College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Domains

  1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program will understand concepts of population health, including the basic processes, approaches, and interventions that address significant population health issues; the underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course; and the socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.
    • Apply the determinants of health to evaluate strategies that promote the health and health literacy of populations.
    • Evaluate channels for disseminating educational messages to various populations.
    • Describe characteristics of effective health education campaigns.
    • Describe significant patterns, trends, and factors related to the spread and progression of chronic and infectious diseases.
  2. Community Engagement - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program will be able to engage communities as active participants in public health programming through effective and culturally competent application of concepts and features of project planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation.
    • Apply the steps of program development including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
    • Examine strategies for developing collaborative and sustainable community partnerships to promote holistic well-being.
  3. Public Health Research and Analysis - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program will be able to apply the basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis, and articulate why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice.
    • Locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize public health information. (CEPH Foundational Competency)
  4. Public Health Systems - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program will be able to articulate the history, philosophy, and core values of public health; differentiate the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system; and explain basic legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory concepts related to health care and policy, including the roles, influence, and responsibility of various government branches and agencies.
  5. Professional Competence and Ethical Practice - Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program will apply ethical and professional standards of practice within organizations and the community, including effectively communicating public health information through technical and professional writing, the designing of culturally and socially appropriate evaluation tools, and the use of mass media and electronic technology.
    • Communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms, through a variety of media and to diverse audiences. (CEPH Foundational Competency)
    • Examine methods for serving diverse populations and promoting health equity with empathy and humility.

Disclosure Categories Related to Professional Licensure

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

for residents of AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, MP, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Alabama

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Alaska

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

American Samoa

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Arizona

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This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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District of Columbia

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Florida

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Georgia

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Guam, US Territory

Not Intended for Licensure

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

Not Intended for Licensure

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Indiana

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Iowa

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Kansas

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Kentucky

Not Intended for Licensure

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Hampshire

Not Intended for Licensure

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New Jersey

Not Intended for Licensure

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New Mexico

Not Intended for Licensure

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New York

Not Intended for Licensure

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North Carolina

Not Intended for Licensure

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North Dakota

Not Intended for Licensure

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Northern Mariana Islands

Not Intended for Licensure

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Ohio

Not Intended for Licensure

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Oklahoma

Not Intended for Licensure

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island

Not Intended for Licensure

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South Carolina

Not Intended for Licensure

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

Not Intended for Licensure

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Virgin Islands

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Virginia

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Washington

Not Intended for Licensure

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West Virginia

Not Intended for Licensure

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Wisconsin

Not Intended for Licensure

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Wyoming

Not Intended for Licensure

This program is not intended to lead to licensure or certification in Arizona or any other US state or territory.

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