Bachelor of Science in Public Health Online
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing public health and champion initiatives that promote healthier lifestyles, health equity, and the prevention of disease outbreaks.
Program Overview
Chase your goals with the online bachelor’s in public health
Advocate for meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide with the online Bachelor of Science in Public Health program from Texas State University. Course work helps you uncover the interconnectedness of health disparities, social determinants, and environmental factors that shape population health outcomes.
Acquire specialized knowledge and skills for disease prevention, including epidemiology, health communications and social marketing, behavior science, and health program planning. Develop theoretical insights and practical experiences through an optional internship with a health organization or agency. You will also prepare to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Certified in Public Health (CPH), and Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) exams.
As a student of this online BSPH program, you will learn how to:
- Apply principles of epidemiology, behavioral science, and cultural competence to the development of public health programs
- Locate and access epidemiological or health-related data to assess health-related needs in communities or populations
- Select or design public health interventions to address health-related needs in communities and populations
- Apply principles of epidemiology, behavioral science, and cultural competence to the development of public health programs
- Locate and access epidemiological or health-related data to assess health-related needs in communities or populations
- Select or design public health interventions to address health-related needs in communities and populations
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Tuition
Learn about tuition that fits your budget
Tuition for the B.S. in Public Health online degree program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BSPH | $404* | $1,212 |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. For more information, please visit https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/cost-attendance.html.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
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The Texas State bachelor’s in public health program is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Here’s what you need to apply to the online bachelor’s in public health
Apply to the online B.S. in Public Health program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
All applicants must:
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents—including official transcripts from your high school and any postsecondary institutions attended—to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated document deadline
- Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $75 ($90 for international*)
- Be eligible to re-enter all colleges and/or universities previously attended
High school graduates who plan to attend Texas State the semester after high school graduation (not including summer sessions) regardless of how many dual credit or transferable college credits earned, are considered an entering freshman.
Freshmen must do the following to qualify for admission to Texas State University:
- Receive a diploma from an accredited high school
- We recommend students complete the following curriculum:
- 4 credits of English, 4 credits of mathematics, 4 credits of science, 3 credits of social studies and 2 credits of a language other than English
- ACT and SAT test scores are not required for applicants ranked in the top 75% of their graduating class.
- Applicants who do not meet assured admission, or do not submit test scores, will be reviewed holistically. All students ranked in the fourth quartile of their class must submit scores that meet assured admission standards for admission.
- Submit your high school transcripts by mail or via Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer students must meet these requirements:
- 14 or fewer credit hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable course work plus meet freshman admission standards
- 15-29 credit hours: minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work
- 30 or more credit hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work
- Be at least one full semester out of high school and eligible to return to all postsecondary institutions previously attended
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Undergraduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas
State defines an international student as anyone who is in a non-immigrant visa
status, including H-1B visa holders. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident, refugee, or asylee, you would be classified as an international
student and should complete the international application for admission.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma
- Online application
- Official transcripts
Courses
Discover the public health bachelor’s degree curriculum
To graduate from the BSPH online degree program, you must complete a total of 120 credit hours, including 42 credit hours of general education courses and 33 credit hours of core courses. Additional required elective credit hours are selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Students must take 42 credit hours of general education courses to meet the degree plan requirements.
Choose two of the following courses:
In consultation with an advisor, students must select a minor, which will range between 18-24 credit hours.
