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USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1911
Total Students: 25,341 +
Main Campus Address
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, United States
The Department of Public Health offers curricula based on principles of public health practices leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, including a major and minor in health science with options in community health, environmental/occupational health and safety, and health administration.
The Health Science Bachelor of Science curriculum consists of a core of five courses providing a foundation of knowledge and skills critical to the theory and practice of the health professional. In addition, students complete a specialized cluster of courses in an option that provides the depth and breadth for the area. A variety of combinations between and within options is possible to meet professional goals.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Closed | |
aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Closed | |
aug 2025 | Not Available |
*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.
The community health curriculum in the Department of Public Health is designed to prepare individuals to enter the workforce as competent health educators in the private and public arenas. Students in this option are encouraged to seek the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification upon graduation.
The community health curriculum requires courses in the basic sciences (Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy/Physiology) as well as in: Statistics, Community Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Administration, Health Behavior, Principles of Health Education, Human Disease, Health Education Methods, Emergency Preparedness, Global and Cultural Health, Drugs and Alcohol, Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and many other topics. Program planning, dissemination, implementing, and evaluating are emphasized throughout the curriculum.
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):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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