Public Health Classes and Scheduling

Disclaimer: The public health program is not accepting new applicants for the spring 2025 semester.

Seamlessly integrate foundational knowledge and specialized courses as you earn certificates in health practice, human behavior, evidence-based health, and community-driven solutions.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Public Health is designed for full-time coursework. However, we recognize that your individual needs might differ. If you’re thinking about a part-time approach, talk to your advisor about how to approach enrollment in the program to align with your goals.

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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

University Foundations Courses

These University Foundations courses may be met through transfer coursework, or they may be incorporated into your program of study at Boise State. They are required, in addition to the online public health degree curriculum, in order to earn your bachelor’s degree.

University Foundations Courses Required for a Bachelor’s Degree

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 101	Writing and Rhetoric I	3
ENGL 102	Writing and Rhetoric II	3
UF 100	Foundations of Intellectual Life	3
UF 200	Foundations of Ethics and Diversity	3
FC*	Foundations of Oral Communication	3
FM*	Mathematics course	3-4
FN*	Natural, Physical and Applied Sciences course with lab	4
FN*	Natural, Physical and Applied Sciences course in a second field	3-4
FA*	Arts course	3
FH*	Humanities course	3-4
FS*	Social Sciences course	3
FS*	Social Sciences course in a second field	3

*Foundation Discipline (FD) courses are part of the Boise State University Foundations program. For more details and a list of available courses, see Online University Foundations Courses.

Full-time Sample Schedule

This sample full-time schedule for the online public health degree is a general guide of when courses can be completed. You will work closely with your academic advisor to arrange your degree plan after you are admitted to the program and complete new student orientation.

Fall Start Sample Schedule

Review the following table for a sample degree plan starting in the fall semester based off of the minimum credits required; additional courses may be needed.

Semester	Session	Credit Type	Courses
Fall Semester 1	1st 7-Weeks	Foundations of Public Health Practice	PUBH 230 Healthy People, Healthy Environments (3 cr) PUBH 340 Prevention and Intervention Programming (3 cr)
Fall Semester 1	2nd 7-Weeks	Foundations of Public Health Practice	PUBH 210 Health Services Administration (3 cr) PUBH 315 Health Policy and Ethics (3cr)
Fall Semester 1	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3 cr)
Spring Semester 1	1st 7-Weeks	Health and Human Behavior	PUBH 344 Health Behavior Theory and Practice (3 cr) PUBH 355 Health & Human Disease (3 cr)
Spring Semester 1	2nd 7-Weeks	Health and Human Behavior	PUBH 341 Promoting Mental, Emotional and Social Wellbeing (3 cr) PUBH 460 Determinants of Health (3 cr)
Spring Semester 1	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3cr)
Fall Semester 2	1st 7-Weeks	Evidence-Based Public Health	PUBH 310 Evidence-Based Public Health (3cr) PUBH 382 Research Methods in Health (3cr)
Fall Semester 2	2nd 7-Weeks	Evidence-Based Public Health	PUBH 311 Program Evaluation (3cr) PUBH 480 Epidemiology (3cr)
Fall Semester 2	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3cr)
Spring Semester 2	1st 7-Weeks	Community-Driven Health Solutions	PUBH 343 Community Assessment in Public Health (3cr) PUBH 345 Promoting Health in Idaho Communities (3cr)
Spring Semester 2	2nd 7-Weeks	Community-Driven Health Solutions	PUBH 419 Health Communications (3cr) PUBH 470 Collaborating for Change (3cr)
Spring Semester 2	15-Weeks	Capstone	PUBH 490 Capstone Project (3cr)

Spring Start Sample Schedule

Review the following table for a sample degree plan starting in the Spring semester based off of the minimum credits required; additional courses may be needed.

Semester	Session	Credit Type	Courses
Spring Semester 1	1st 7-Weeks	Health and Human Behavior	PUBH 341 Promoting Mental, Emotional and Social Wellbeing (3 cr) PUBH 355 Health & Human Disease (3 cr)
Spring Semester 1	2nd 7-Weeks	Health and Human Behavior	PUBH 344 Health Behavior Theory and Practice (3 cr) PUBH 460 Determinants of Health (3 cr)
Spring Semester 1	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3cr)
Fall Semester 1	1st 7-Weeks	Evidence-Based Public Health	PUBH 310 Evidence-Based Public Health (3cr) PUBH 382 Research Methods in Health (3cr)
Fall Semester 1	2nd 7-Weeks	Evidence-Based Public Health	PUBH 311 Program Evaluation (3cr) PUBH 480 Epidemiology (3cr)
Fall Semester 1	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3 cr)
Spring Semester 2	1st 7-Weeks	Community-Driven Health Solutions	PUBH 343 Community Assessment in Public Health (3cr) PUBH 345 Promoting Health in Idaho Communities (3cr)
Spring Semester 2	2nd 7-Weeks	Community-Driven Health Solutions	PUBH 419 Health Communications (3cr) PUBH 470 Collaborating for Change (3cr)
Spring Semester 2	15-Weeks	Seminar	PUBH 498 Contemporary Issues in Public Health (3cr)
Fall Semester 2	1st 7-Weeks	Foundations of Public Health Practice	PUBH 230 Healthy People, Healthy Environments (3 cr) PUBH 340 Prevention and Intervention Programming (3 cr)
Fall Semester 2	2nd 7-Weeks	Foundations of Public Health Practice	PUBH 210 Health Services Administration (3 cr) PUBH 315 Health Policy and Ethics (3cr)
Fall Semester 2	15-Weeks	Capstone	PUBH 490 Capstone Project (3cr)

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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Classes and Scheduling Options

Public Health Online Degree Requirements

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