This Is Public Health
In this video, hear from Boise Fire Dept. Captain Ashley Rosenbaum about how her degree in public health has benefitted her as a firefighter.
You want to make the world a healthier place. Boise State is here to help. Our Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Online Degree Program was designed for people who have a passion for health equity and wellness. Your public health degree focuses on developing essential skills that can be applied across a range of settings to promote the health and well-being of people, communities and population.
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Earning a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University can help open doors to opportunities and a promising future. Boise State’s online programs are specifically created for online learning and offer the same support as our traditional degree programs. They were also recently ranked in the top 15% of online bachelor’s degrees in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Build your knowledge of public health to promote positive social change in this online degree completion program. You will learn how to work collaboratively and strategically to improve the health of communities. With the option to go part-time or full time, you can complete the program at a pace that’s right for you.
Public health is an issue that affects us all, and a career in this field offers graduates the opportunity to help to solve some of the world’s most pressing health problems. Boise State’s online public health program prepares you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examination to demonstrate your competency and set you apart as a public health professional. There are many options for a successful career in this growing and integral field.
Graduates from the public health program have a lot to tell us about how Boise State prepared them for success. Learn more from our students and alumni.
Boise State University’s online programs offer reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently. The online Bachelor of Arts in Public Health also ranks in the top 10 most affordable online public health degrees in the nation, according to Educator’s Reference Desk.
Description | Cost |
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Boise State Undergraduate Admissions Application Fee | $50 |
Courses (36-60 total credits @ $350 per credit*) | $12,500-$21,000 |
Books (12-21 total classes @ estimated $100 per class) | $1,200-$2,100 |
Graduation Application Fee | $20 |
Approximate Total Investment | $13,770-$23,170 |
Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with microphone and internet access, all of which are all required for this program. | Varies |
To earn a degree from Boise State University, students must complete 120 credits; 43-46 credits are typically foundation courses. University Foundation courses and costs may vary. |
To qualify for the Online Public Health program you must have:
Please note, some of the program courses require pre-requisite coursework. Students who do not meet the credits required or the pre-reqs for courses should explore our Online Degree Pathway or contact a Student Success Coach for more information on how to get started.
We’re here to help! From deciding if an online degree is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, talking to a Student Success Coach is the best place to start.
Please note, students are required to meet with a Student Success Coach before being admitted to the program.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Public Health degree curriculum table shows the courses required for the program. In addition, certain University Foundations courses are required to earn a bachelor’s degree from Boise State. These foundation courses may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State.
If you are not planning to transfer credits, the Online Degree Pathway or an associate degree from Boise State Online can help you get started.
Course Number | Title | Credits Hours |
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PUBH 210 | Health Services Administration | 3 |
PUBH 230 | Introduction to Environmental Health | 3 |
PUBH 240 | Foundations of Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
PUBH 303 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 310 | Evidence-based Public Health | 3 |
PUBH 315 | Public Health Policy and Ethics | 3 |
PUBH 318 | Public Health Analysis | 3 |
You will work with your advisor based on your goals and credit needs to determine which courses you need. Choose from one to seven courses from the following: Public Health Track PUBH 355 Human Health and Disease PUBH 365 Quality Improvement and Performance Management PUBH 419 Public Health Communications PUBH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management PUBH 460 Determinants of Health PUBH 470 Collaborating for Change Health Education and Promotion Track PUBH 342 Health Education Promotion Methods PUBH 344 Health Behavior Theory and Practice PUBH 440 Health Education and Promotion Programming | 3-21 | |
PUBH 382 | Research Methods in Health | 3 |
PUBH 418 | Advanced Public Health Analysis | 3 |
PUBH 455 | Public Health Project | 2 |
PUBH 480 | Epidemiology | 3 |
HLTH 400 | Interprofessional Capstone (FF) | 1 |
PUBH 488 | Student Outcomes Assessment | 0 |
Sub-total | 36-60 | |
Electives to total 120 credits | 26-47 | |
Additional academic credits and foundational courses. *These may be previously earned academic credits or transfer courses. Talk with your advisor to find out more. | 60 | |
Total semester credits earned/needed for a bachelor’s degree from Boise State | 120 |
Yes! The Boise State Bachelor of Arts in Public Health is equipped to accommodate military service members. Whether you are active-duty, a veteran or a civilian, Boise State’s Public Health program is here to support you as you earn your bachelor’s degree.
Once you’ve completed your program orientation, you’ll be assigned a Student Success Advisor. Academic Advising is a partnership between you and your advisor. Together you will discuss and develop a plan for your degree.
Boise State Online Bachelor of Public Health students can be found across the nation.
View the live interactive student mapIn this video, hear from Boise Fire Dept. Captain Ashley Rosenbaum about how her degree in public health has benefitted her as a firefighter.
Contact our Enrollment and Student Success Team for support by emailing us at OnlinePublicHealth@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or clicking the Chat button.