Overview

During the Public Health program of Georgia College students will learn to apply social, behavioral, policy and educational interventions to help shape population health. Students will also learn how to assess needs of target populations, create program goals and objectives, and develop strategies to foster health behavior change interventions for individuals and communities.

Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations. These populations can be as small as a neighborhood, or as big as an entire country or world region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims “Public Health connects us all”!

Public health is further defined as the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through education and promotion of healthy lifestyles, policy-making and research for disease and injury prevention, and detection and control of infectious diseases. Medical professionals typically treat people with illness or disease but Public Health professionals typically work to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease or injury.

Careers

Undergraduate preparation in public health provides an interdisciplinary set of content and skills that are readily applicable and transferable to many professions and to post-graduate educational opportunities. Some of these professions include health care, human services, social sciences, biological sciences, health administration, social work, and international affairs. Graduates of the program may seek advanced Public Health degrees at other institutions but will also be prepared for entry-level positions in governmental public health agencies, community health organizations, non-profit organizations, corporate wellness programs, and health care settings.

Health educators and community health workers are potential areas of focus for students majoring the broader discipline of Public Health. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs are expected to increase by 13% between 2014 and 2024, which is faster than average for all occupations. The growth is fueled in part by a desire to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Students who obtain a Certified Health Education Specialist credential may further enhance their employment prospects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Personal Health and Fitness

Public Health

Nutrition

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Community Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students have rolling admission. Early action deadline: October 15.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health View 1090 other Bachelors in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed and signed International Undergraduate Application

Official transcripts/diplomas in the original language, along with an official English translation, of all high school/secondary school and all college/university course work

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report

Official SAT or ACT score report

Student Essay

Completed and signed Declarations of Finances form

Original and official bank documents

(Optional) International Student Scholarship Application

Tuition Fee

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International

28556 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14278 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

28022 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14011 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3848 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Milledgeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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