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Is professional certification part of your plan? In Walden’s online BS in Public Health degree program, you can choose the Health Promotion and Wellness concentration to prepare for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
GAIN JOB-READY SKILLS
Explore skills needed to create effective health programs and services, including program planning, program evaluation, and more.
FOCUS YOUR STUDIES
Choose the General Program or one of three concentration options to align your coursework with your professional passion.
EARN YOUR DEGREE YOUR WAY
Choose one of two completion options to earn your degree in a way that makes sense for your life, budget, and learning style.
Walden supports you throughout your program with innovative savings (excluding Tempo Learning® format) with our Believe & Achieve Scholarship® and new $1,500 Graduation Award.***
Through engaging learning experiences that emphasize real-world application, Walden’s BS in Public Health online program prepares you to be a change agent in your organization and community.
181 quarter credits (coursed-based learning) / 180 quarter credits (Tempo Learning®)
This course is an introduction to the principles and practice of safeguarding and improving the health of populations. Students examine the philosophies, goals, history, and organization of the field of public health. They discuss the role of the government in improving the health and well-being of its citizens. Students explore key concepts of public health, including morbidity and mortality, infectious and chronic disease, social determinants of health, and health disparities within populations.
Through this course, students widen their perspectives of promoting health and preventing disease as they examine health issues that transcend national borders, class, race, ethnicity, and culture. Students discuss the role of the healthcare provider in preserving and promoting health among diverse populations as well as their role in illness prevention and health promotion, protection, and maintenance of targeted populations. They explore principles of epidemiology and the influencing sociopolitical factors that impact health and well-being of humankind. Students also engage in assignments designed to provide practical application of content on topical issues, such as infant mortality rates in the United States and abroad, infectious or communicable disease, and implications of global climate change on health, among others.
Students in this course focus on the principles governing the study and practice of epidemiology. Consideration is given to the various methods available to health professionals for selecting and measuring factors of interest, describing their distribution, detecting associations, and identifying populations at risk. The features, advantages, and limitations of common epidemiologic research designs are addressed.
Human interaction has a major influence on the natural world, resulting in outcomes that can impact human and environmental health. In this course, students learn the principles of environmental health and examine the short- and long-term effects of environmental hazards on human health. Students consider their own interactions with natural and human-made environments to assess the impact of chemical, physical, biological, and social elements on their health. They also explore the potential impact of climate change on population health, emerging global health threats related to the environment, and environmental factors involved in the etiology and transmission of both communicable and non-infectious disease. Using concepts and methods presented in the course, students conduct an environmental risk assessment to determine the health of home environments. They also conduct a written analysis to report their findings, identifying actions to improve inspection results.
Through this course, students explore the historical milestones concerning human disease and prevention, morbidity and mortality rates associated with various diseases, and the biological effects of infectious and chronic disease on the human body. Students discuss the general characteristics of disease transmission, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and control among various populations. They also examine psychosocial and behavioral factors that influence human disease.
Earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate, saving you time and money on your Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or MS in Health Education and Promotion degree. Learn more about Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM).
(1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits)
Healthcare is increasingly moving to the care and the delivery of services in a value-based care model. This course will describe and have student experience the impacts of delivery of healthcare in management care, value-based systems. Will also detail and develop knowledge in a system that is tiered for reimbursement and care bundles, how the US compares to other systems of health globally and include in impact of medical tourism.
An increasing need exists for health care administrators to address health issues. Developing evidence-based health programs enables health care professionals to promote community wide health programs and their respective delivery systems at the community or service area level. In this course, students utilize clinical data and combine this knowledge with influencers of health in local and rural settings. Students analyze these influencers to determine effective, appropriate programs and solutions to benefit the community holistically. They assess health issues facing targeted communities and create programs or initiatives that engage the patient to improve health care outcomes.
The rapidly evolving health care system presents the health care administrator with complex challenges and risks. Health care administrators must possess the skills needed to assess federal, state, and local health care policies that frame the delivery of health care services. In this course, students assess and discuss key legal and ethical initiatives from diverse perspectives. Course work focuses on required knowledge of health care laws, policies, and regulations enacted by policymakers and regulatory agencies that impact health care. This also includes comprehensive health care reform issues impacting and influencing the role of the health care administrator. To help frame these concepts, students examine and analyze the ethical underpinnings and principles that health care organizations and administrators observe and follow in the delivery of services to patients.
Students in this course are introduced to the basis for quality and patient safety and are provided an overview of healthcare quality, methods of assessing quality, and techniques for improving quality. They can learn key terminology and concepts, including defining quality care; measuring quality in terms of the structure-process-outcomes model; distinguishing between clinical and customer service quality; identifying techniques to avoid adverse clinical events; and exploring customer service quality in terms of defining, measuring, and improving patient satisfaction. Students also explore and discuss the roles of governmental agencies in promoting and reporting quality information regarding hospitals and other health organizations, accrediting bodies, and recent performance initiatives of government and private payers. They apply course concepts to current issues of improving clinical and service quality in healthcare organizations, with special consideration of the 5 Million Lives Campaign—a national effort initiated by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement designed to improve medical care in the United States.
In this course, students address the role people management in healthcare organizations, including the recruitment, retention, management, and development of these resources. Students gain an understanding of key roles that professionals play in planning for workforce needs and how management should be directly aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. Also in this course, students examine organizational behavior and dynamics, as well as the roles and responsibilities of management within health care organizations. Students focus on understanding management and leadership principles to help navigate change. Students consider the theory and practice of managing individuals and groups through motivation, communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership, organizational change, negotiation, and conflict management and resolution. Students will also be exposed to the influence of physician and extenders in the system, mergers and acquisitions, and how these influence team management.
You’ll work one-on-one with an Enrollment Specialist who’ll guide you through every step—from finding the right program to funding your education.
Earning your online bachelor's degree in public health is a big decision. Walden has streamlined the admissions process with:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
No essay or SAT/ACT requirement
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
More information for international applicants.
Discover a new bachelor’s education experience for first-time adult college students.
Walden Undergraduate Academy opens new doors for working adults like you and makes earning a degree more achievable than ever before. This dedicated learning experience has an extra layer of support to help you build your confidence and academic skills before you start your online bachelor’s program.
We know cost is a factor when it comes to your education. At Walden, you’ll find many ways to reduce your BS in Public Health online program tuition, such as:
Believe & Achieve Scholarship®
Partnership-based savings
Federal and state grants for those who qualify
Stay Inspired. Stay on Track. Save Money.
Discover progress-based savings that inspire you to stay on track to graduation.
General Program Concentration
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $350 per quarter hour | $63,350 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $180 | $2,880 |
$66,230** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$19,250 | ||
*Represents course-based learning format, minimum time to completion, no transfer of credit, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181–182 quarter credit hours | $350 per quarter hour | $63,350–$63,700 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $180 | $2,880 |
$66,230–$66,580*‡ | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$19,250 | ||
*Represents AIM concentration, minimum time to completion, no transfer of credit, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
*‡Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
‡The BS in Psychology to MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) program option requires one additional credit, for a total of 182 credits.
Progress at Your Pace. Control Your Cost.
Walden’s Tempo Learning® programs follow a subscription-based pricing format. Students are billed a flat-rate for each 3-month subscription term. All pricing is represented in U.S. dollars and is subject to change.
| Program | Subscription Period Tuition | Subscription Period PROGRAM Fee | Subscription Period Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health | $2,650 | $175 | 3-month subscription period |
| You may be able to complete your BS in Public Health degree in 25 months for under $23,000.* | |||
March 3, 2025
| Program | Subscription Period Tuition | Subscription Period PROGRAM Fee | Subscription Period Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health | $2,750 | $180 | 3-month subscription period |
| You may be able to complete your BS in Public Health degree in 25 months for under $23,000.* | |||
*Represents Tempo Learning® format, Believe & Achieve Scholarship, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning® format. Your actual total program time and costs will depend on your individual pace and transfer credits. A student’s pace is usually determined by their experience, ability to work independently, and availability. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
*Represents Tempo Learning® format, Believe & Achieve Scholarship, and the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students in this program in the Tempo Learning® format. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
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ACCELERATE YOUR ARRIVAL
Transfer up to 75% of credits. Earn automatic scholarships through our Believe & Achieve Scholarship®. Plus, receive $1,500 upon graduation.*
You have a unique learning style—and a unique schedule. That's why Walden offers you more than one way to learn.
Course Based
Ideal if you prefer predictability, deadlines and traditional learning format.
Starts on May 26, 2025
Tempo Learning®
Ideal if you’re a self-motivated learner with strong time management skills.
Starts on June 02, 2025
From health equity and mental health to infectious and chronic disease, public health issues are an ongoing priority for the nation. Walden’s BS in Public Health program emphasizes knowledge you can apply across a range of settings to empower diverse populations to lead healthier lives.
An online bachelor’s degree in public health can prepare you to meet the growing demand for public health practitioners.
In Demand
Medical and Health Services Managers
These professionals coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, public health agencies, and similar organizations.
Expected growth: 29%1
Estimated annual wage: $67,900–$157,6401
Build Community Health
Health Education Specialists
Develop instruction and strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Expected growth: 7%1
Estimated annual wage: $39,630–$83,8001
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)
2Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Job outlook | Estimated wage (as of May 2023)
No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the BS in Public Health program will obtain a job or will earn the stated salaries. Wage estimates are based on the 10th–75th percentile.
This bachelor’s in public health program helps prepare graduates to:
Explain the historical development and contemporary context of public health, including the infrastructure and organization of public health systems.
Critically examine the role of public health in protecting and promoting the health of populations locally and globally.
Analyze social, political, and economical issues which impact public health and healthcare delivery systems within and outside of the U.S.
Explain the biological effects of infections and chronic diseases on the human body.
Explain basic epidemiological principles used to study patterns of disease and injury among diverse populations.
Evaluate health-related research and research methods.
Analyze the theoretical models including how social, behavioral, cultural, and environmental factors impact behavior change.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to create effective public health programs and services (including program planning, healthcare management, and program evaluation).
Analyze legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that impact public health practice.
Articulate how public health policy is developed and how individuals and groups influence policy change.
Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills necessary for addressing contemporary global public health issues and to promote social change.
Explore other programs at Walden that reflect your professional interests and goals.
The time it takes to earn an online bachelor’s degree in public health can vary depending on your pace and the specific program requirements. Typically, full-time students in Walden’s course-based program can complete the degree in about 48 months. Those who choose the Tempo Learning® format typically complete the program in about 26 months. Transferring credits can also reduce overall completion time.
A BS in Public Health can prepare you for a variety of opportunities to create positive change in a growing field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, potential roles include:
Many BS in Public Health programs, including Walden’s, offer concentrations to allow students to focus on specific areas of interest. This can help you tailor your education to your professional goals and become a more effective change agent in the public health field. Walden offers a General Program (available in Tempo Learning®) and the following concentrations:
Yes. With Walden’s Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) option, you can earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate. This will save you time and money when you go on to earn your MPH, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), or MS in Health Education and Promotion degree.
