University of Arkansas

Public health is an exciting, diverse major that focuses on disease prevention and health promotion needs at the community level.   Public health work is conducted by teams of clinicians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, environmental scientists, health education specialists, health inspectors, statisticians, and health administrators. Students receiving a B.S. in Public Health will be trained for entry-level public health positions found in government agencies, health corporations, and community non-profit organizations.  Graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including: public health departments, non-governmental agencies, hospitals, health care management organizations, and health care accrediting agencies.  The public health degree at the University of Arkansas is specifically focused on health promotion, health behavior and health education.  In accordance, graduates are eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist credential.

Public health is delivered in a variety of capacities to:

• Impact behavioral factors that are linked to chronic diseases, such heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• Promote behaviors that positively impact outcomes related to issues such as physical activity, nutrition, and sexual health.
• Prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases
• Improve access to health care
• Affect issues related to the health of the environment
• Prevent violent and unintentional injuries
• Participate in global health endeavors
• Prevent drug use and abuse
• Assure the safety of our food supply
• Manage the delivery of health services