On-Campus
Program
120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$5,010 Per Semester
Low-Cost Textbooks
For All Students
Prepare for a dynamic career in public health through experiential learning, teamwork, and problem solving from a population-level perspective. Work to improve others’ lives by working in epidemiology, advocacy, non-profit organizations, health care settings, and health promotion. Our program also prepares you to excel in graduate school or professional programs.
Students in public health are preparing to enter careers which will lead them into many areas of healthcare and services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in medical and health services managers is projected to grow 28 percent from now until 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Choose between two concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
View the full list of minors available.
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
EKU’s public health curriculum prepares students to pursue a variety of rewarding career possibilities by offering courses in the three core areas of public health – protection, promotion and prevention. Public health courses include global health, drugs, the individual and society, epidemiology, community organizations and policy development, and mental health promotion.
A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate, including 42 upper-division credits.
View the degree requirements:
Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.
Students who transfer from another college or university must earn a minimum of 12 hours at EKU in the major. Students who transfer from another college or university must earn a minimum of six hours at EKU in the minor. Students who are accepted by the EKU Admissions Office and declare their major as Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion or Pre-Professional Concentration must maintain an overall GPA of 2.25 with a grade of “C” or better in all of the required major and supporting courses found in the Public Health Curriculum.
Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 | August |
| Spring | December 1 | January |
| Summer | May 1 | May |
All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.
Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.
The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:
• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment
To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:
Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.
The public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
EKU’s College of Health Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to your enrollment advisor.
Gabriella Thurman
College Enrollment Counselor
Call: 859-622-2798
Text: 859-376-4652
Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345
Common Job Titles: accounts manager, health data analyst, hospital admissions coordinator
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Common Job Titles: biological technician, microbiologist, clinical laboratory technologist/technician, forensic science technician
Modalities: on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Dizney Building
Room 220
4377 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-3078
Fax: 859-622-1939
ephams@eku.edu
