Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Public Health] From College of Charleston

It is science and art of building and maintaining healthy communities through interdisciplinary research and education, health promotion and prevention. Public health professionals develop, implement and evaluate programs, policies and initiatives that focus on disease and injury prevention. Whether you?re interested in conducting research, crunching numbers or working directly with people, there are many roles in public health and our program provides important preparation for a broad spectrum of professional opportunities.

The study of public health addresses many of the most pressing issues of our time, from ensuring access to safe foods and controlling the spread of disease to providing support for individuals to improve their diet and overall wellness. The reality is that U.S. faces an imminent shortage of public health professionals in the coming decade.