Degrees and Programs
At Cal State East Bay students who choose a major in the Department of Public Health can choose one of two majors: BS in Public Health or BS in Health Sciences. The department also offers a Minor in Health Policy.
An undergraduate degree in Public Health provides students with foundational competencies in public health concepts, theories, and practical experience. Students will develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to improve and promote health in populations.
An undergraduate degree in the health policy concentration is designed to help students develop knowledge of the health sector, including current policies and trends in healthcare, public health, and health policies in addition to providing basic competencies in public health.
The Health Policy Minor provides a foundation and advanced instruction on the organization and financing of the U.S. healthcare system, as well as the impact of state, local and federal policies ont he social determinants of population health. Students who complete the minor will be well prepared for careers and advanced study in the areas of health policy design, implementation, advocacy, and reform.
In each pathway, students will learn strong interpersonal communication and team-working skills, employ evidence-based practice, develop and evaluate programs related to health, understand health care systems, and recognize and reduce health issues in a multicultural society.
An undergraduate degree in Public Health provides students with foundational competencies in public health concepts, theories, and practical experience. Students will develop and apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to improve and promote health in populations.
An undergraduate degree in the health policy concentration is designed to help students develop knowledge of the health sector, including current policies and trends in healthcare, public health, and health policies in addition to providing basic competencies in public health.
The Health Policy Minor provides a foundation and advanced instruction on the organization and financing of the U.S. healthcare system, as well as the impact of state, local and federal policies ont he social determinants of population health. Students who complete the minor will be well prepared for careers and advanced study in the areas of health policy design, implementation, advocacy, and reform.
In each pathway, students will learn strong interpersonal communication and team-working skills, employ evidence-based practice, develop and evaluate programs related to health, understand health care systems, and recognize and reduce health issues in a multicultural society.