Public Health Bachelor’s Degree
Study in Providence, RI
Degree: BS
Locations: North Carolina, Online, Rhode Island
Internship: Required, 6 credits
Credits: 121
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Build Healthier Communities
At JWU Providence, our focus on public health involves delivering patient-centered and humanistic healthcare to diverse populations. In our B.S. in Public Health degree, you will learn to assess and plan for community needs by taking a holistic approach that includes courses in nutrition, exercise science, public health, psychology, sociology and economics. Our students also gain insight into global health issues and develop solutions for challenges faced by different populations around the world.
Graduates of JWU’s Public Health program can choose to apply for our Master of Public Health degree, which provides a more in-depth training and prepares them to become future leaders in public health. Many of our B.S. in Public Health graduates have continued their education by pursuing M.P.H. degrees at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, New York University and George Washington University.
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Providence Campus
JWU Providence is the university’s flagship campus, offering the best of both worlds with an urban Downcity campus in the heart of Rhode Island’s Creative Capital and a scenic Harborside campus overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Students are just steps from downtown restaurants, cafés, theaters, the Providence Performing Arts Center, Amica Mutual Pavilion, and the city’s thriving arts and food scene — with Boston only about an hour away.
As the home of JWU’s renowned culinary and hospitality programs, Providence offers unmatched access to internships, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning in one of New England’s top food destinations.
Fast Facts
Customize your degree by focusing on specific areas that fit your career goals. JWU Charlotte also has many perks, including:
- Total campus population: more than 1,200 students
- Two distinct campuses connected by a free JWU shuttle
- More than 170 acres across Downcity and Harborside campuses