In the  programme offered by University of South Carolina, you will develop the specialized knowledge and skills needed to address current and emerging public health issues. You will learn to demonstrate proficient reasoning and critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to make sound decisions and solve problems as they apply to public health.

As a student in the only school of public health in the state of South Carolina, you will discover quality learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. You will have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research led by well-trained, nationally known faculty and staff experts. In fact, the Arnold School of Public Health leads the university in extramural funding per tenure-track faculty and is a major contributor to the university's recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as an institution of both "high community service activity" and "high research activity."

Careers

A major in Public Health can prepare you for careers in:

  • Local public health departments
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Governmental agencies
  • International non-governmental organizations
  • Academic institutions
  • Hospitals and other medical or clinical settings
  • Research laboratories
  • Health and fitness centers
  • Worksite wellness programs
  • Peace Corps