Bachelor of Public Health at Towson University

Department website: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/health-sciences/undergrad/health-science/

Upon completion of the Public Health Program, graduates will be able to:

1. Explain the core values, concepts, and functions of public health, as well as the field's history and philosophy.
2. Describe the methods and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis.
3. Identify the basic processes, approaches, and interventions that identify and address major health-related needs.
4. Discuss the underlying science of human health and disease, including chronic and infectious disease.
5. Identify socio-economic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.
6. Apply the principles of project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
7. Explain the major characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system.
8. Discuss public health policy, and the roles and responsibilities of the branches of government and health-related agencies.
9. Develop public health-specific communications for various audiences, including technical and professional writing, and demonstrate use of a variety of communication technologies.
10. Propose a strategy to advocate for protection of public health and discuss the importance of public health advocacy at all levels of society.

The Public Health Program learning outcomes are based on recommendations from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.