Saginaw Valley State University

Health and its ability to influence quality of life is never an isolated incident without cause. Economic, social, cultural, and political factors play a role in disease prevention, health promotion, and service delivery across cities, states, and the world as a whole. While doctors serve individual patients, public health professionals examine the field from a holistic level, analyzing why particular diseases affect certain populations and championing strategies to strengthen and support communities. 

Saginaw Valley State University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health transforms you into a professional ready to persevere on behalf of society’s most vulnerable members. A flexible curriculum with a choice of health promotion and administrative tracks shepherds you into becoming a change agent, where, out in the workforce, you’ll strive to improve access to healthcare and analyze and control the spread of disease.  

Illuminating both angles of public health, this comprehensive, rigorous program is firmly rooted in science, preparing you to understand the obstacles communities face through courses in experimental biology, epidemiology, and healthy aging. At the same time, topics shed light on the inner workings of the healthcare system and its multifaceted structure.  

Beyond the classroom, SVSU seeks to have our public health students make an impact before they graduate. The Department of Public Health stresses the importance of experiential learning, both for seeing real-world usage of theories explored during discussions and for gaining a foothold to build your career. Through this approach, our students prepare to face tomorrow’s challenges by thoroughly understanding applications of public health principles and relevant tools, conducting research in the field, and examining societal factors in reference to access and delivery.