Public Health, B.A.
Arnold School of Public Health
Get a comprehensive education that prepares you for a career in service to humanity through efforts to protect the environment, prevent the spread of disease, enhance well-being and advocate for a healthy world.
The Arnold School of Public Health is on the cutting edge of solving public health problems around the globe and provides the skills you'll need to address current and emerging public health issues. Designed for entry into social science-based graduate programs such as law school, the B.A. emphasizes social and behavioral sciences.
Program Highlights
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Practical Experiences
Learn through experiences outside the classroom and finish with a public health capstone seminar.
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State Accreditation
Study at the only school of public health in the state that is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
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Research Leaders
Work closely with faculty members on independent research while learning valuable research skills.
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Assistance Available
Qualify for the $2,500 annual LIFE Enhancement Scholarship for eligible S.C. LIFE scholarship recipients.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Planning and Strategy
Developing and implementing a comprehensive and effective approach to achieve specific goals
Systems Analysis
Studying and improving complex systems to optimize performance and efficiency
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
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Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Examine Evidence
Gathering and analyzing information for decision-making or problem-solving purposes
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Advocate
- Coordinator
- Administrator
- Representative
- Associate
- Manager
Job Titles of Alumni
- Registered Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Medical Scribe
- Account Manager
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $61,010
Workplace Settings
- Health
- Nonprofits
- Government
- Policy
- Private Sector
Employers of Alumni
- University of South Carolina
- Prisma Health
- Medical University of South Carolina
- S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control
- Lexington Medical Center
- Atrium Health
I always wanted to be in the health field but realized my passion was for creating and fostering healthy communities. Public health allows me to be everything I am and everything I want to become. I’m able to be a creative and a problem solver, and serve those in need.
