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USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1862
Total Students: 9,464 +
Main Campus Address
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD 57069, United States
As a public health major at USD, you will gain the skills and competencies needed in public health to assess the health needs of various populations. You will learn to plan and evaluate programs, communicate and advocate for health promotion, and serve as a leader in your community. Teamwork and communication will be critical in your future career, and USD provides you with the ideal learning environment in which to develop these skills; in the School of Health Sciences, you'll study and practice alongside students from a variety of disciplines, which will prepare you to be an effective collaborator and leader. Paired with faculty mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities, these experiences will set you up for success in your future career.
The needs for a public health workforce continue to expand. You'll graduate well positioned to meet these needs, ready to work in any of the five general areas of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral health.
Public Health - Health Education
Students can choose the health education specialization as part of the elective credit options for the B.S. in public health degree. By adding the health education specialization, students can expand their understanding of research, health promotion campaigns, and educational programming. The Health Education Specialization prepares students to lead public health interventions from the initial stage of needs assessment through quality assurance and implementation. Graduates with the B.S. in public health and health education specialization may be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) exam.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
14 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 12,942
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: Master's Degree
Duration: 24 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 12,768
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
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