BSPH · Current · 104 CUs

Bachelor of Science, Public Health

Source: WGU Program Guide·v202409·5/6/24

About This Degree

WGU Catalog 2026-03

The BS in Public Health program is designed to equip Learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the public health industry. Throughout the program, Learners will learn about various aspects of public health, including promoting healthy lifestyles, safeguarding community health, and conducting research on infectious disease prevention.While the primary focus of the program is community public health, it also covers a wide array of related topics, such as women's or gender health, mental health, human sexuality, health and wellness, and both chronic and infectious diseases.Upon completing the BSPH, our Learners will be well-prepared for careers in the community public health sector. The program also serves as a steppingstone for those interested in pursuing the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) degree at WGU. To facilitate this transition, bridge courses in leadership and ethics, communication, and data-driven decision-making are part of latter terms in the program. This ensures that Learners are fully prepared to excel in their future endeavors in public health.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.

Degree History

First offered2024-07StatusCurrentCUs104

Program Learning Outcomes

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.

•The graduate will be equipped with the skills necessary to promote healthy lifestyles, safeguard community health, and conduct research on infectious disease prevention.
•The graduate will learn about community public health and a wide range of related topics such as women’s or gender health, mental health, human sexuality, health and wellness, and both chronic and infectious diseases.
•The graduate will gain skills in planning and implementing evidence-based public health programs that address the most important health issues affecting communities.

Areas of Study

6 groups · 33 courses

Course groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.

Course Roster (33 courses)

WGU Catalog 2026-03

Term 1

Code	Title	CUs
D389	Learning Strategies in Higher Education	4
D269	Composition: Writing with a Strategy	3
D268	Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others	3
D583	Foundations in Public Health	3

Term 2

Code	Title	CUs
D265	Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence	3
C458	Health, Fitness, and Wellness	4
C190	Introduction to Biology	3
D266	World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections	3

Term 3

Code	Title	CUs
C273	Introduction to Sociology	3
D202	Human Growth and Development	3
C180	Introduction to Psychology	3
D568	Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health	3

Term 4

Code	Title	CUs
D203	Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology	3
C784	Applied Healthcare Statistics	4
D581	Introduction to Research Methods	3
D402	Community and Public Health	4

Term 5

Code	Title	CUs
D584	Program Planning and Implementation	3
D585	Program Evaluation	3
D586	Public Health Policy	3
D573	Understanding Substance Abuse & Addiction	3

Term 6

Code	Title	CUs
D577	Team Dynamics	3
D587	Gender and Health	3
D588	Human Sexuality	3
D589	Chronic and Infectious Diseases	3

Term 7

Code	Title	CUs
D401	Introduction to Epidemiology	3
D579	Mental Health Awareness and Education	3
D590	Public Health Administration	3
D572	Career and Lifelong Learning	4

Term 8

Code	Title	CUs
D591	Grant Writing	3
D592	Environmental Health	3
D593	Global Health	3
D594	Public Health Leadership and Administration	3

Term 9

Code	Title	CUs
D595	Public Health Capstone	3

Total: 104 CUs across 33 courses. Degree total per catalog: 104 CUs.

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