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class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Bachelor of Science in Public Health<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Helping Individuals and Communities Get and Stay Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program at the University of Michigan-Flint prepares you for various entry-level public health positions. It emphasizes health education, preparing you to help individuals, families, and communities change their behavior and lifestyles.<br><br>In your courses, you\u2019ll explore subjects like bioethics, epidemiology, public policy and health care, global health, health education and promotion, and health care leadership. They reflect the values of public health: community engagement, disease prevention, health promotion, and serving vulnerable populations. The curriculum is designed to provide you with the knowledge needed to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchec.org\/ches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Health Education Specialist exam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-2\">Follow PHHS on Social<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-background-color is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li style=\"background-color:#00274c;\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook has-primary-background-color wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UMFlint.PHHS\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 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a Master of Public Health can complete the joint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/joint-bs-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BS\/MPH program<\/a> and earn both degrees with up to 17 fewer credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Participate in Research as an Undergraduate Student<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the option to conduct research through the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/undergraduate-research-opportunity-program-urop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>. In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:351px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Public Health Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">We offer an undergraduate degrees and a minor in public health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16363&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science in Public Health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16168&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Health Minor<\/a>, which students can complete in 9 to 15 credits depending on what major they\u2019re pursuing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Department of Public Health &amp; Health Sciences offers three other options if you wish to continue to a graduate program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The joint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/joint-bs-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Science\/Master of Public Health<\/a> program is designed for UM-Flint undergraduate Public Health students who wish to pursue an MPH degree. You can earn both degrees with up to 17 fewer credits than if you completed the degree programs separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/public-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Health Graduate Certificate<\/a> is a 10-credit hour, 100% online program. The certificate can be used toward earning UM-Flint&#8217;s Master of Science in Health Services Administration or Master of Public Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/public-health-mph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Public Health<\/a> program allows students to develop skills in the classroom and through involvement in meaningful, real-world public health projects developed for a community agency. The program can be completed 100% online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mt-4 mb-4\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c9cacd\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I am so thankful that we were able to have an internship to really see what the field is like. It helped me look at public health in a different way. I was hired almost a month before my internship was scheduled to be over. I really enjoy my job as a community health worker. There are so many different areas of public health. If you are interested in health care but don&#8217;t really want to be a doctor or nurse, this is a great avenue. You are helping patients be healthy by making good decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-css-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Katherine Schutt<\/strong><br><em>Public Health, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2022\/12\/KatherineSchutt.jpg\" alt=\"Katherine Schutt\" class=\"wp-image-1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2022\/12\/KatherineSchutt.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2022\/12\/KatherineSchutt-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2911 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2026\/04\/UM-Flint-BSPH-1-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Career Opportunities in Public Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public health professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, public health departments, non-profits, businesses, public schools, colleges and universities, and more. The focus on health education prepares graduates to implement behavior modification and lifestyle changes for individuals, families, and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Depending on the job you choose, you may:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track disease outbreaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on disparities in health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocate for policies that improve population health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address health equity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Educate on the risks of alcohol and tobacco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set safety standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students get experience in many settings. They have interned at Crim Fitness Foundation, Genesee Health Systems, Genesee Intermediate School District, Hurley Medical Center Car Seat Safety Program, Oakland County Health Department, Project Healthy Community, UM-Flint Department of Academic Research and Prevention and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The field is growing rapidly. The number of jobs for health education specialists and community health workers is projected to jump by 12 percent through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That\u2019s more than twice the national average. The BLS projects an average of 16,000 openings for health education specialists and community health workers each year through 2031. The median salary for the positions is $48,860 annually.<br><br>More information about careers in public health is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchec.org\/guide-to-health-education-careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Commission for Health Education Credentialing<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/community-and-social-service\/health-educators.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"12% projected health education specialists and community health workers employment growth\" class=\"wp-image-1527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/05\/PublicHealth.Stat_12-2048x2048-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Scholarships for Public Health Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides being eligible for financial assistance through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint\u2019s Office of Financial Aid<\/a>, you can apply for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofhealthsciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships that are specifically for College of Health Sciences students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numerous scholarships are available to CHS students, each with its own requirements. They\u2019re made possible through generous donations to the College of Health Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising for Public Health Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding program requirements, choosing classes, and other aspects of attending college can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. UM-Flint\u2019s expert academic advisors can answer your questions and help steer you on the path to academic success.<br><br>Brenda Cameron is the dedicated academic advisor for Public Health majors. You can contact her at <a href=\"mailto:brencam@umich.edu\">brencam@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:810-424-5371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">810-424-5371<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"291\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2021\/06\/ceph-bach-mast-red-transparent.png\" alt=\"CEPH Accredited Bachelor's Master's\" class=\"wp-image-261\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Public Health programs in the Department of Public Health &amp; Health Sciences are accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ceph.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council on Education for Public Health<\/a>. Input from our many stakeholders, including students, plays a critical role in this ongoing process. Read more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/public-health-accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Health Accreditation page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bfa665e8e0f0646f4aeeb3d08e133b0a\"><strong>Public Notice: CEPH Accreditation Review &amp; Third-Party Comments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint Public Health Programs: Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Master of Public Health, are currently preparing for a review for re-accreditation by the&nbsp;Council on Education for Public Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the accreditation process, CEPH invites students, alumni, community partners, employers, and other interested parties to submit written comments regarding the program and its alignment with CEPH standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All third-party comments must be submitted directly to CEPH<\/strong><br>Comments must be received by CEPH no later than April 3, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submit comments to:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:submissions@ceph.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submissions@ceph.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate the continued support of our university and community partners as we work to advance public health education and strengthen the health of Flint and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Get Started on Your Public Health Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">If you want to help people lead active, healthy lives while working toward health equity in Flint and beyond, apply to the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Public Health program today. If you have questions, submit an online request for information or contact Brenda Cameron, the program\u2019s academic advisor, at <a href=\"mailto:brencam@umich.edu\">brencam@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:810-424-5371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">810-424-5371<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_ca96af93d20cc02e378ff9bee07f4750\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_e2cd926333f236a0821471eccbfc1363\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/public-health\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-701","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=701"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2912,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/701\/revisions\/2912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}