Classes and Scheduling Options
Public Health Online Degree Requirements
The online Bachelor of Arts in Public Health is a 120-credit program that includes the following:
- University Foundations Courses – 37 credits. These may be previously earned or transfer credits. If you are not planning to transfer credits, the Online Degree Pathway from Boise State Online can help you get started.
- Public Health Practice Courses – 12 credits. These credits count towards the Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Certificate in Foundations of Public Health Practice.
- Health and Human Behavior Courses – 12 credits. These credits count towards the Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Certificate in Health and Human Behavior.
- Evidence-Based Public Health Courses – 12 credits. These credits count towards the Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Certificate in Evidence-Based Public Health.
- Community-Driven Health Solutions Courses – 12 credits. These credits count towards the Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and Certificate in Community-Driven Health Solutions.
- Seminar – Nine credits
- Capstone – Three credits
Review the following course table for details on public health courses.
| Content Area | Course Title | Credits Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health Practice | PUBH 210 Health Services Administration | 3 |
| Public Health Practice | PUBH 230 Healthy Environments, Healthy People | 3 |
| Public Health Practice | PUBH 315 Health Policy and Ethics | 3 |
| Public Health Practice | PUBH 340 Prevention and Intervention Programming | 3 |
| Health and Human Behavior | PUBH 341 Promoting Mental, Emotional and Social Wellbeing | 3 |
| Health and Human Behavior | PUBH 344 Health Behavior Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Health and Human Behavior | PUBH 355 Human Health and Disease | 3 |
| Health and Human Behavior | PUBH 460 Determinants of Health | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Public Health | PUBH 310 Evidence-Based Public Health | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Public Health | PUBH 311 Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Public Health | PUBH 382 Research Methods in Health | 3 |
| Evidence-Based Public Health | PUBH 480 Epidemiology | 3 |
| Community-Driven Health Solutions | PUBH 343 Community Assessment in Public Health | 3 |
| Community-Driven Health Solutions | PUBH 345 Promoting Health in Idaho Communities | 3 |
| Community-Driven Health Solutions | PUBH 419 Public Health Communications | 3 |
| Community-Driven Health Solutions | PUBH 470 Collaborating for Change | 3 |
| Seminar | PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3 credits; taken once per semester) | 9 |
| Capstone | PUBH 490 Capstone Experience | 3 |
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the undergraduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. PUBH 210). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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