Western Michigan University-BSPH-Public Health

The Public Health program is a practical-based curriculum focused on primary prevention of negative public health issues within community settings and is based on responsibilities and competencies associated with becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist. Coursework focuses on public and global health needs and issues; psychosocial science and epidemiology; skills associated with planning, implementing, administering, and evaluating community and public health programs; modifying health behaviors; grant writing; advocating for health policies; and professional preparation in the field of public health and community health education.