Bachelor’s in Public Health

Health Psychology and Behavior

Explore our BS in Public Health - Health Psychology and Behavior concentration

Gain an in-depth understanding of how social, emotional, and cognitive factors influence a population’s behavior and attitudes about health.

This concentration is ideal if you aspire to work in research, clinical settings, or the community and want to understand why people make certain choices regarding their health.

In this public health bachelor's concentration, you’ll learn to:

Understand the social, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive factors associated with disease, illness, and injury.
Influence health behavior and affect health outcomes.

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New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden (Value: $16,485). The more you progress, the more you save . Plus, receive a $1,500 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.

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Program Details

Curriculum

Degree Completion Requirements

181 quarter credits (1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits)
- General education courses (46 cr.)*
- Core courses (80 cr.)
- Concentration (25 cr.)
- Elective courses (25 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)

Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.

*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.

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This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

You are 21 years of age or older.
You are less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits.
You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.

More information for international applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum Component	Requirements	Cost	Amount
Tuition	181 quarter credit hours	$333 per quarter hour	$60,273
Technology Fee	Per quarter	$165	$2,640
			$62,913*

Effective February 27, 2023

Curriculum Component	Requirements	Cost	Amount
Tuition	181 quarter credit hours	$333 per quarter hour	$60,273
Technology Fee	Per quarter	$170	$2,720
			$62,993*

*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.

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Testimonials

My biggest inspiration for getting my degree is my parents. They brought their children to the U.S. for a better life and more opportunities in education.

Mary Carmel BasuilBS in Public Health Graduate

Working at a public health department and helping others convinced me to get my BS in Public Health.

Pamela QuinnBS in Public Health Graduate