The Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program (major) is offered by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences in collaboration with schools and departments across the College. This comprehensive, interdisciplinary program allows students to take classes from seven TCNJ schools, providing a personalized yet rigorous educational experience. Faculty enthusiastically share their rich professional expertise, engaging students in experiential learning through interactive pedagogy and participation in leadership opportunities, including research, conferences, networking, global study, intensive internships, and mentoring. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed to be easily combined with the Master’s in Public Health. With the 5-year option, undergraduates can double count up to five graduate classes, completing both degrees in an expedited program. advising worksheet available on request.
Major Requirements
Orientation Course (0 unit)
- PBH 99: Public Health Overview
Public Health Support Courses (2 units)
Students must successfully complete one support course in Anatomy & Physiology and one support course in Statistics. Select two from below:
- BIO 171: Human Form and Function
- ANT 361 – Human Osteology & Forensic Anthropology
- BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry (Recommended for the pre-health professional track)
- STA 115 – Statistics (Recommended for the pre-health professional track)
Public Health Core Courses (7 units)
- PBH 220: Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan
- ANT 240 / PBH 240: Introduction to Epidemiology
- PBH 350: Health Education
- PBH 375: Population Approaches to World Health
- PBH 376: Health Systems, Administration and Policy
- PBH 379: Environmental and Occupational Health
- PBH 401: Research Methods for Public Health
Public Health Concentration Courses (3 units)
- Natural Science: ANT 361 / BIO 171 / BIO 201
- Quantitative Reasoning: STA 115 & STA 215
Additionally due to the emphasis on global health, Public Health majors must complete a second language through the third sequence
Capstone Internship (1 unit)
- PBH 405 – Public Health Capstone Internship
– Capstone Orientation is required to be completed at least 1-2 semesters before starting an capstone internship. Please contact Internship Coordinator for the schedule.
– 120 hours of experiential education with an approved public health agency including Department of Health, Community-Based Organization, For-Profit Agencies, Clinic Sites (for pre-health professionals) and at TCNJ.
– May be completed in Summer, Fall or Spring of the Senior year, or some combination with approval.
– To the extent possible, student interests will be matched with internship sites.
– For more information or to request a capstone handbook, please contact Internship Coordinator.
Capstone Paper (1 unit)
- PBH 406: Public Health Capstone Paper
Revision Advisory: The School of Nursing and Health Sciences on behalf of the Public Health major maintains the right and responsibility to revise content as appropriate in response to changes to accreditation requirements or other professional standards in the field.
Becoming a Public Health Major: You can submit your application here.