Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University
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    Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University

    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Kent
    University Rank:#1001
    Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University

    The Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Kent , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 25, 2027.

    About Public Health - B.S.P.H.

    The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree in Public Health broadly prepares students to enter the workforce as a public health professional or to enter an advanced program of study. Students explore the five disciplines of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management and the social and behavioral sciences through general coursework.

    The Public Health major comprises the following concentrations:

    • The Allied Health concentration seeks to augment the career portfolio of the allied health professional or aspiring student. Students who are interested in a generalist focus in public health or interested in moving to a professional degree (accelerated nursing) or technical allied health degree (respiratory care, radiologic technology, occupational/physical therapy assisting, etc.) are encouraged to pursue this path.  Students may currently hold or may be actively pursuing a state licensure in an allied health field and may be eligible to receive a maximum 12 credit hours of upper-division credit for their prior experience and demonstrated competency in select areas. Students without a state licensure may still pursue this concentration but will complete 12 hours of coursework in allied health-specific areas. Students in this concentration will be exposed to broad areas of public health including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, global health and health policy; thus, preparing students to meet the increased demands for a trained and educated public health workforce.
    • The Clinical Trials Research concentration focuses on training students in the epidemiology methods used in clinical research. The curriculum provides students a thorough understanding of the management of research studies, the scientific literature related to drugs, medical devices and other new therapies, and the federal regulations related to conducting clinical trials. Students are prepared to design and answer research questions, collect and manage data and communicate research findings to both scientific and lay audiences. An internship experience provides necessary experience in a clinical research setting. Potential places of employment for graduates include hospitals, contract research organizations, medical schools and pharmaceutical companies where graduates assist with and manage clinical research studies. 
    • The Community Health Outreach and Development concentration focuses on identifying and exploring ways to influence the multi-level determinants of population health and health behaviors, from a perspective that prioritizes health equity and social justice. Approaches focus on community- and system-level strategies to promote health and healthy behaviors among populations and eliminate health disparities through media, policy and education initiatives. Career options include the public sector, social services, non-profit agencies and other community-based health promotion and advocacy efforts. Graduates are prepared to assist with developing, implementing and coordinating public health interventions that promote community health and organize diverse communities around issues related to health and health behavior. 
    • The Global Health concentration educates students in identifying and working to address the critical public health and human needs of diverse, underserved and vulnerable populations locally and globally. Students learn the need for multidisciplinary (biological and social sciences) approaches and cooperation to address the major global public health problems. In addition, they have the opportunity to focus on a specific aspect of global health, e.g. HIV/AIDS, health policy, health disparities, health education, environmental health, nutrition. Graduates are prepared to work at entry-level positions in public health with local, regional, national or international public health agencies in both public and private sectors. Students who pursue this concentration are required to participate in a study abroad experience and complete four courses (at the elementary and intermediate levels) of either Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish
    • The Health Services Administration concentration establishes a foundation for graduate work in health policy and management. Students analyze national and local public health infrastructure, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery and explore the legal and ethical issues of health care administration. Graduates enter the health care workforce as finance managers, compliance officers, patient navigators, insurance specialists and other health care managers. Students are encouraged to pair this concentration with a minor.
    • The Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Osteopathy concentration includes preparatory courses for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) and admission entry into other professional schools including pharmacy, podiatry, occupational/physical therapy and physicians assistant programs. The overall curriculum—focusing on biological, social and economic determinants of health, prevention and control of diseases, introduction to biostatistics and public health research—makes this program highly desirable for admission to professional schools. The unique features of the program open new opportunities and offer competitive advantages for students seeking to enter into clinical medicine.

    Combined Degree Program - Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Master of Public Health Degrees

    A formal combined degree program allows students to earn the B.S.P.H. degree (Health Services Administration concentration) and the M.P.H. degree (Health Policy and Management concentration). Qualified undergraduate students may apply by completing an application for admission to the Master of Public Health degree and securing approval from the college no later than March 1 for acceptance into the fall cohort. Students must consult with their undergraduate and faculty advisors to create a plan substituting selected master's courses for selected undergraduate courses based on approved courses. Following graduation from the B.S.P.H. degree, students' application to the M.P.H. degree may be activated for admission. Please refer to the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the Academic Policies section of the University Catalog for eligibility criteria for combined degree programs. Applicants must have completed two semesters of college composition, a college-level mathematics course, PH 10001 and PH 30033.

    Accreditation

    The B.S.P.H. degree in Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

    1. The history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society
    2. The basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice
    3. The concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations
    4. The underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course
    5. The socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
    6. The fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment and evaluation
    7. The fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the US health system as well as the differences between systems in other countries
    8. Basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government
    9. Basic concepts of public health-specific communication, including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology 

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University

    Entry Requirements

    The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

    Freshman Students on the Kent Campus: The freshman admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon the following: cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. The Admissions Office at the Kent Campus may defer the admission of students who do not meet admissions criteria but who demonstrate areas of promise for successful college study. Deferred applicants may begin their college coursework at one of seven regional campuses of Kent State University. For more information on admissions, including additional requirements for some academic programs, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

    Freshman Students on the Regional Campuses: Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

    English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 48 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score; or by completing the ESL level 112 Intensive Program. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education's admission website.

    Transfer, Transitioning and Former Students: For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. The history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society
    2. The basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice
    3. The concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations
    4. The underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course
    5. The socioeconomic, behavioral, biological, environmental and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities
    6. The fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment and evaluation
    7. The fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the US health system as well as the differences between systems in other countries
    8. Basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy and the roles, influences and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government
    9. Basic concepts of public health-specific communication, including technical and professional writing and the use of mass media and electronic technology 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    English Program Requirements

    Submitting your English test score

    When applying as an undergraduate or graduate student to Kent State, there are a variety of ways to submit your score depending on which type of test you took.

    • Students should request that ETS send official TOEFL scores directly to Kent (institution code: 1367).
    • An IELTS or PTE report needs to be uploaded as a scanned PDF into our online application system..

    All English scores will be verified for authenticity. Students with fraudulent documents will result in denial of admission or immediate dismissal.

    Proficiency Waivers

    Depending on your educational background, you may be eligible for an English language proficiency waiver, meaning you do not need to take a language exam. See our country list and related requirements.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University

    1 Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time international student. Program and special course fees are additional.

    2 Based on a standard double room and basic board plan. Other room types and board plans at different prices are available.

    3 Based on the Student Health Insurance premium for one year. The United States does not have universal health care. For this reason, the university requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.  Total is based on an estimated cost of the required books/supplies for each term and is subject to change each fall.

    All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee.  The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University

    Follow the steps below to become part of the Kent State community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us any time.

    Submit an Online Application and Fee
    Prepare Application Documents to Upload as You Apply
    • Passport biographical page.
    • English Language Proficiency official results report for IELTS, PTE or MELAB. TOEFL score should be submitted officially through ETS (Institution Code 1367).
    • College transcript/detailed marksheets (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • College Graduation Certificate/Diploma if already issued (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • GRE/GMAT or other standardized tests if required (submit official test report through test center).
    • Graduate assistantship application (if applicable).
      • Assistantship application.
      • Graduate assistantship applicants may need to meet earlier deadlines. Please check with department for deadlines. 
    • Additional documents if required. *Review requirements from individual department or school.
    • Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational expenses.*
    • Kent State University Financial Information Worksheet.*
      • *Financial documents are only required after acceptance. 
    Upload All Required Documents to the Online Application System

    For faster processing, all the documents should be uploaded in the online application system to complete the application.

    Check Your Application Status
    Apply for Immigration Documents (I-20)
    Transfer Your SEVIS record (If Applicable)

    If you are an F-1 student transferring from a school in the United States, please review the Transfer In Guide regarding your SEVIS record transfer. F-1 students must transfer their SEVIS record in order to maintain their F-1 status.

    Provide Final and Official Documents After Arrival

    For admissions purposes, we accept scanned documents of international credentials and scanned copies of official U.S. transcripts. When an applicant is admitted, his/her final and official transcripts and diploma should be brought to the International Admissions Office for verification. This should be done within the first semester (or the first module for ESL students). Otherwise, the student's account will be put on HOLD.

    Public Health - B.S.P.H. at Kent State University
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    Kent State University
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    United States of America, Kent

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