Overview

The core areas of study include Process courses which addresses the fundamental skills and techniques and understanding essential for health educators. This section includes courses of study in foundations, theories and methods (e.g., Health Communication, Social Marketing, Media Advocacy, Coalition), Program Planning, Evaluation, Health Policy, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health.

Learning outcomes

The Public Health content area at Louisiana State University in Shreveport provides the basic knowledge of the environment, nutrition, drug and sex education, health aspects of aging, and terminology. The fitness component provides the opportunity to engage in physically active lifestyle. Completion of B. S. in Community Health prepares individuals for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination. For additional information about CHES, visit the CHES website.

In addition, the Community Health department from Louisiana State University in Shreveport has articulations with Bossier Parish Community College's Physical Therapy Assistant Program and Occupational Therapy Assistant Program; and with Southern University in Shreveport Louisiana's programs in Dental Hygience, Health Information Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy Technology, Medicl Laboratory Technician, and Surgical Technology for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Community Health.*

Programme Structure

Modules:

Research, Measurement, and Evaluation in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science

Biology of the Personal and Public Health

Environmental Health

Theories and Methods of Community Health

Advocacy and Community Engagement

Health Policy

Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The student should complete an application and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records at least 30 days prior to the first day of class for the semester in which admission is desired.

International Students: required documentation must be in the Office of Admissions and Records at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester in which admission is desired.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shreveport, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed or be on track to complete the Board of Regents High School Core curriculum.

Have a cumulative High School GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale)

Meet both of the following ACT/SAT sub-score requirements: Cumulative CORE GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) OR an ACT composite score of at least a 20 (SAT score of 1030-1050)ACT English sub-score greater than or equal to an 18 (SAT ERW 500)

ACT math sub-score greater than or equal to a 19 (SAT math 510)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20600 USD / year

≈ 20600 USD / year
Out-of-State

20600 USD / year

≈ 20600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5372 USD / year

≈ 5372 USD / year

Living costs

Shreveport

United States

959 - 1490 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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