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Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration Public Health
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Why earn a degree in Public Health from Strayer?
Develop the skills to help become a positive force of change in your community with this concentration. You’ll leave the program with a foundational background in biostatistics, disease prevention and more. Your impact starts here.
What is a BSHS in Public Health?
This concentration provides students with a foundation to the field of public health, basic biostatistics, epidemiology, disease prevention, and emergency management and preparedness.
Is a BSHS in Public Health good to have? It depends on what you learn.
- Gain an understanding about the origin of public health and early contributors in the field are explored in addition to the Ten Essentials Public Health Framework, the ten greatest achievements in public health and the role of public health professionals to promote and protect communities are presented in the course
- Learn how to conduct a disease outbreak investigation, manage epidemiological data, and interpret results
- Explore and understand the basic biostatistical principles with a focus on public health data
- Acquire a knowledge of theoretical and practical approaches for health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle concepts
- Introduce students to public health preparedness and emergency management
- Learn the steps for managing an emergency and how to craft emergency management plans
Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter. In general, Strayer University aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
How long does it take to get a degree in public health?
- There are 40 11-week courses in this program.
- How many courses you take at a time will determine how long the overall program will be.
- Strayer University credits are expressed in quarter hours.
- One quarter hour of credit is granted for the successful completion of 10 contact hours per course.
- The standard requirement for one course is for students to spend 10 to 14 hours in weekly work, including in- and out-of-classroom work, for a total of 135 hours by the end of the course. Strayer’s course design uses this requirement to meet applicable regulatory standards.
Program features
Add essential skills to your resume
Along with your degree, you’ll learn professional skills employers value, from communication to problem-solving.
Save on your degree
For every three classes you pass, you’ll earn one on us at the end of your program. Eligibility and participation rules apply.
SHRM-CP Preparation Course
Enroll in the SHRM-CP Preparation Course to learn the skills needed to take the SHRM-CP exam and gain knowledge in the competencies required, including people, organizations and the workplace. Alternatively, you could take the Human Resource Management Capstone course.
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Strayer University has distinct accreditations and affiliations that attest to our academic quality. We're committed to meeting quality standards, so you can earn a diploma you're proud to display.
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of Strayer bachelor’s alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2023
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Program cost breakdown
In most cases, Strayer’s BSHS program consists of 40 courses, with the price of $1525 per course. There are additional fees for textbooks and supplies, a $65 technology fee each term and a one-time $150 degree conferral fee.
Transfer credits
Courses from another institution may be eligible for transfer to Strayer, which can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate and your overall tuition. Bachelor’s students can transfer up to 28 classes toward the bachelor’s degree (if approved). Strayer’s transfer credit page has more information as well as a tool to estimate how many transfer credits you may be able to apply to your Strayer degree program.
Scholarships and financial aid
This program is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
There are a number of financial aid options worth exploring on our financial aid page. To apply for federal aid, prospective students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Stafford loans are available for graduate study. These are direct unsubsidized loans, not based on financial need. Unlike subsidized loans, Stafford loan interest will accrue while in the program. Making interest payments while in school will help reduce the amount of principal that would otherwise build up, reducing your end cost.
There are also scholarships and private loans available for Strayer students.
More than 500 organizations – including corporations and community colleges – invest in their employees by working with Strayer University to offer access to discounted education programs. If your employer is a Corporate Alliance Partner, you may qualify for education benefits that can help you discover career and educational pathways related to your field.
Private loans
Non-federal loans may pay the difference between the cost of attendance and the total of loans and grants received from other tuition assistance programs. The terms and conditions of federal loans are often more favorable than private loans and should be considered before exploring private loans.
Military tuition assistance
Scholarships are offered to eligible students currently serving in the military, as well as military spouses. Strayer is also approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Learn more about the Strayer University active military assistance program here.
Veteran benefits
In addition to participating fully in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Strayer is approved by Veterans Affairs to accept and process veteran education benefits. Student veterans can receive transfer credit for military training and life experiences.
What coursework do you need to specialize in Public Health?
All BSHS students take a set list of required major courses. All students also take a set of general education classes for a well-rounded education. The remaining credits come from their choice of concentration. View all courses
What is a minor in college?
A minor is a group of five courses in a select subject area that can add depth to your resume and round out your degree. Pursuing a minor offers you the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a secondary area of interest outside of your major and concentration.
How does a minor work?
Since you can use elective courses to complete a minor, in some cases you may not have to spend extra time or money on additional courses to complete your degree. Keep in mind that courses used to complete your major can’t be applied toward a minor.
Should you get a minor in college?
Getting a minor can help give you professional skills. It demonstrates your forward thinking, self-motivation and organization – all valuable skills in the workplace.
Sample courses
Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
This course provides an introduction and overview of the foundation of public health. Students are introduced to a broad range of topics related to the theory and practice of public health. The origin of public health and early contributors in the field are explored in addition to the Ten Essentials Public Health Framework, the ten greatest achievements in public health and the role of public health professionals to promote and protect communities are presented in the course.
This course explores the basic biostatistical principles with a focus on public health data. General concepts and principles include the basics of hypothesis testing, measurement scales, frequency distributions, and probability concepts. Students are introduced to univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical testing methods. Students learn how to use data visualization to present data and how to interpret statistical tests and present results.
Prerequisite: HSA360 and MAT210 or equivalent
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of epidemiology including epidemiological terms. Students learn about the history and early pioneers that contributed to the field of epidemiology. Topics include experimental and observational epidemiological study designs. Descriptive and analytical epidemiological study designs are presented in the course and students learn how to conduct a disease outbreak investigation, manage epidemiological data and interpret results. Students are introduced to epidemiological subspecialties including chronic disease and clinical epidemiology. Prerequisite: HSA 360
Theoretical and practical approaches for health promotion, disease prevention and lifestyle concepts are presented in this course. Students learn about health disparities and determinants of health with an emphasis on health promotion and for communities. Topics include healthy lifestyle behaviors and technology and health promotion. Disease prevention topics include obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and mental health. Prerequisite: HSA 360
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to public health preparedness and emergency management. Regulations, policy development and legislation are addressed from the public health perspective. Students learn the steps for managing an emergency and how to craft emergency management plans. Natural disasters, biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, and biosecurity threats are presented in the course. An emphasis is placed on a coordinated approach among public health professionals and other first responders. Prerequisite: HSA 360
What can you do with a BS HSA, Public Health degree?
Your education can help you pursue your professional and personal goals. While Strayer cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore the potential impact you can have in the public health field.
Versatile skills for your future
The public health concentration provides students with a foundation in the field of public health, basic biostatistics, epidemiology, disease prevention and emergency management and preparedness.
In addition, students who complete this concentration will be prepared to:
- Create health education materials to address smoking, vaccines and other public health concerns.
- Develop and provide health education programs like workshops, conferences and community presentations.
- Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to assess community health needs and which services are available to meet those needs.
- Develop plans and policies required to help achieve health education objectives and services.
- Conduct evaluations and studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
- Support agencies and organizations in assessing health education needs and develop and provide health education programs.
- Obtain information from relevant sources and manage external communications.
- Use relevant information to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.
86
of Strayer bachelor’s alumni agree that Strayer was the right choice for earning their degree.
Strayer Alumni Survey, 2022
Bachelor of Health Services Administration admission requirements
Before you can pursue your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to enroll at Strayer. Here’s what you’ll need to get started for admission to the university.
A completed application and enrollment agreement, as applicable
A diploma from an approved high school or its equivalent
Official copies of transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended
A valid, current and legible government-issued photo ID
Learn more about the admission process at Strayer. Students applying to Washington, D.C., or New Jersey campuses must provide proof of proper immunization.
Transferring to Strayer from another university?
Some or all of the credits you’ve earned may be transferable.
International students
We welcome international students.
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