Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Public Health] From University of Wisconsin

?Students learn to effectively, ethically, and creatively diagnose, analyze, and solve a range of public health problems across diverse social and cultural contexts. This new undergraduate degree program in public health gives students access to one of the nation?s top universities for research and community engagement, and to Wisconsin?s only accredited school dedicated to public health.Job prospects for public health graduates are excellent. Trained public health professionals are essential to ensuring the health of communities and societies. In Wisconsin and nationally there is a shortage of skilled public health workers, and this shortage is projected to increase over time due to an aging public health workforce. Graduates will be equipped to enter public health and related careers in a wide variety of settings, including healthcare organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions.Our 120 credit program includes 39 credits of general education foundations coursework, 54 credits of Public Health major requirements, and 27 elective credits tailored to each student?s interests and career goals. The elective credits give all students the flexibility to combine their BS in Public Health degree with specialization in one of UW-Milwaukee?s many certificates or minors of their choice.