The Public Health Bachelors Degree at Towson University Maryland is designed for aspiring professionals committed to improving community and societal well-being. You will explore critical areas such as chronic and communicable disease prevention, health communication, and public health policy, gaining a deep understanding of the factors that influence health outcomes. This undergraduate program equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to address health disparities and promote healthier populations, making it an ideal preparation for a career dedicated to public service and health advocacy.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your learning journey will integrate foundational statistics, biology, and anatomy with specialized public health courses in program planning, health behavior theory, and epidemiology. You will actively engage in preparation for fieldwork, culminating in a significant internship experience that provides invaluable real-world exposure. You will graduate with the competencies to pursue roles as a health education specialist, community health worker, or to advance to further graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, or nursing.