Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students for a career that advances the health of their communities including promoting healthy environments and lifestyles. Students learn how to develop and mobilize community partnerships, and take action to address complex public health challenges.

Choose from three emphasis areas

General Emphasis
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) Emphasis
Health Education and Promotion (HEP) Emphasis

Emphasis Areas and Coursework

General Emphasis

Learn the best practices for working collaboratively and strategically to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Take courses in collaborating for change, social determinants of health, preventing the spread of infectious diseases, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
Explore minors and certificates that are well suited to this degree.

Careers include:

Community Health Worker
Community Outreach Specialist
Nonprofit Program Coordinator

Download the General Emphasis Plan of Study

Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Emphasis

If you care about our health and the environment, the EOHS emphasis is a great choice for you!

Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences is the branch of public health that protects us from harmful exposures in the natural, built, and work environments. Environmental health professionals work to prevent public health risks connected to events such as the wildfires in the western US, the water crisis in Flint, MI, historic disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and most recently the COVID-19 pandemic. They also work to promote safe, high quality jobs for all, reduced work stress, and encourage work-life balance.

With the dramatic changes occurring in our environment and in the way we work, the field of Environmental and Occupational Health has never been more relevant. We need passionate, bright minds to work on these urgent public health problems and above all, to prevent new ones.

To learn more about the EOHS emphasis, contact Kimberly Rauscher, EOHS Emphasis Coordinator, at kimberlyrauscher@boisestate.edu.

Learn More About the Program

Download the EOHS Plan of Study

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Health Education and Promotion (HEP) Emphasis

Learn how to promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health through teaching, advocacy, and leadership.
Explore the factors that influence health, and learn how to work collaboratively on public health issues.
Course topics include behavior change theory, communication, community collaboration, program planning, grant proposal writing, and health systems.

Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG)

The Eta Sigma Gamma, Epsilon Zeta Chapter (ESG) at Boise State is a health education honorary open to any student in the Health Education and Promotion (HEP) emphasis with at least a 2.7 GPA. Learn more about Boise State ESG.

Careers Include:

Community Health Educator
Health Coach
Health Promotion Specialist

Download the HEP Plan of Study

Change your Catalog Year

If you need to change your catalog year, please meet with your advisor to select a new catalog. Once you have determined your catalog, please fill out the Catalog Year Update Form and turn it into the Registrar’s Office.

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