Prepare to Lead the Way in Public Health Online Bachelor of Public Health Program Guide
Public health issues can have a far-reaching impact, affecting nearly all aspects of our lives. Those who dedicate themselves to bettering community health and safety are among the unsung heroes of our society.
Earning an online Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Norwich University, you can prepare to thrive in such a role.
Our program is designed to enhance your foundational knowledge across the public health spectrum while helping you grow your expertise in areas such as epidemiology, program planning and education, research, evaluation methods, health care systems, economics, policy, management, and leadership.
And as the nation's oldest private military college, we've built on our proud legacy of service to create a BHP program that offers an added focus on the role of first-responders, military, and veterans in addressing public health issues.
Start Your Journey
Next Start Date:
Spring: January 6, 2025
Call:
1-802-370-3298
Schedule an appointment with an advisor
At a Glance
Study around your schedule with 100% online coursework.
Graduate in as few as 2 years.
Transfer up to 90 credits.
Option to earn a BPH degree or a stand-alone certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention.*
Benefit from competitive tuition rates, especially for military personnel and first responders.
Apply with no entrance exams required for admission.
Curriculum
Norwich University's online Bachelor of Public Health can help you strengthen your understanding of health and public health while letting you explore more specialized areas such as disease prevention, disaster response planning, and crisis management.
The comprehensive curriculum includes courses from the following subject areas:
- Public Health Core courses: 36 credits
- Public Health Foundation core courses: 21 credits
- Health Care Core courses: 18 credits
- General Education courses: 39 credits
- Electives: 6 credits
You can apply up to 90 transfer credits toward the 120 credits needed to complete your degree, however you will be required to take all the Public Health Core courses offered through Norwich as part of this program.
Public Health Core Courses
PUBH 301
Introduction to Public Health
3 Credits
PUBH 302
Public Health Program Planning
3 Credits
PUBH 310
Public Health Evaluation Methods
3 Credits
PUBH 311
Public Health Research
3 Credits
SSDA 310
Emergency and Disaster Relief Operations
6 Credits
PUBH 410
Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention I
3 Credits
PUBH 411
Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention II
3 Credits
PUBH 420
Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management I
3 Credits
PUBH 421
Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management II
3 Credits
PUBH 450
Integrative Public Health Experiential Capstone
3 Credits
HHPR 450
Evidence - Based Healthcare Capstone
3 Credits
Earn a Certificate in Response Planning
In addition to our online Bachelor of Public Health program, we offer an online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention.*
This advanced credential can help you further distinguish yourself in the public health field by demonstrating that you have the specialized expertise to play an important role in keeping our communities safer.
Students not enrolled in the BPH program who have completed certain prerequisite courses can earn this as a 12-credit, stand-alone certificate by successfully completing the following four courses:
Public Health Certificate Courses
PUBH 410
Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention I
3 Credits
PUBH 411
Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention II
3 Credits
PUBH 420
Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management I
3 Credits
PUBH 421
Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management II
3 Credits
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Public Health
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
You will be required to submit the following items:
- Completed application form
- High school diploma or transcripts showing completion of high school
- College transcripts (including Joint Service Transcripts) if applicable
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness and Disease Prevention*
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- PUBH 310 Public Health Evaluation Methods
- PUBH 311 Public Health Research
You will be required to submit the following items:
- Completed application form
- Transcripts from all institutions attended (including Joint Service Transcripts)
- Transcripts should show successful completion of prerequisite courses
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Start Your Journey Today
Call 1-802-370-3298 or schedule an appointment with an advisor and learn more about the Norwich University’s online Bachelor of Public Health.
*Certificate program launching in Spring 2025