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Public Health Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BSPH program, the student will be able to:

  1. Utilize public health concepts to assess major health-related needs of diverse populations, addressing social determinants of health, and factors that contribute to morbidity and mortality through the design and development of interventions that promote health equity and reduce disparities.

  2. Utilize evidence-based approaches to evaluate program outcomes and inform decision-making processes that prioritize service, justice, and peace in public health practice, while emphasizing the importance of using data and research to drive impactful, equitable, and sustainable public health interventions.

  3. Analyze public health data using statistical, epidemiological and data visualization techniques, to generate products that support communication and decision-making related to public health interventions.

  4. Investigate basic concepts of legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and public health policy, and the roles, influences, and responsibilities of the different agencies and branches of government.

  5. Develop innovative sustainable public health strategies that address complex challenges, promote equity, and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while fostering sustainable development practices locally and globally.