Bachelor of Arts in Public Health

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) together created the undergraduate Public Health program. Public health professionals work to protect the environment, identify sources of illness in population groups, control disease outbreaks, evaluate the economic ramifications of changing demographics, develop interventions to promote healthy behavior and produce health policy legislation. Public health draws from a broad array of disciplines, including a range of social, behavioral, and natural sciences, each provides unique insights for the diverse set of activities involved in public health practice. Students in the BA program develop a specialty in the social sciences and public health. Graduates with a BA in Public Health will be prepared for pursuit of graduate degrees in a broad range of fields, including the social and behavioral sciences, public health, law, social work, business administration, and health services research. The program is especially appropriate for students intending to pursue careers in public health, as well as health policy and administration.

Secondary or High School Transcripts - You are required to submit complete transcripts from All secondary or high schools you have attended - even if you did not graduate from the school. IB Diploma – Graduated: International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma) and Transcripts for Grades 9-12 (or Grades 9-11) issued by high school Currently in Grade 12 - Transcripts for Grades 9-11 issued by “high school” SAT or ACT scores are NOT required; however, submitting them can improve you chances of admission. They will not be used to deny your application.