Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Public Health] From New Mexico State University

Students new to NMSU or those still working on their General Education and department pre-requisites are considered Pre-Public Health students. Students must apply to the Bachelor program in order to take the 400 level program courses.

Professional Objectives:

Pursue a career working in community and public health programs and education in voluntary, private and governmental agencies.

• Successfully participate in the professional certification examination process.
• Encourage and promote public health education within the framework of legal, ethical, moral and professional standards.
• Provide leadership within the public health profession.
• Collaborate with other professionals, staff, communities and consumers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs.
• Conduct and incorporate research findings in health education into practice settings.
• Establish and maintain a personal commitment to intellectual inquiry, self-directed learning, and professional growth.

Academic Program Objectives:

The Bachelor of Public Health student will be able to:

• Assess individual and community needs, assets and capacity for health education
• Plan effective health education programs
• Implement effective health education programs
• Conduct evaluation and research related to health education
• Administer and manage health education programs
• Serve as a Health Education Resource Person
• Communicate and advocate for health and health education