Students new to NMSU or those still working on their General Education and department pre-requisites are considered Pre-Public Health students. Students must apply to the Bachelor program in order to take the 400 level program courses.

Professional Objectives:

Pursue a career working in community and public health programs and education in voluntary, private and governmental agencies.

  • Successfully participate in the professional certification examination process.
  • Encourage and promote public health education within the framework of legal, ethical, moral and professional standards.
  • Provide leadership within the public health profession.
  • Collaborate with other professionals, staff, communities and consumers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs.
  • Conduct and incorporate research findings in health education into practice settings.
  • Establish and maintain a personal commitment to intellectual inquiry, self-directed learning, and professional growth.

Academic Program Objectives:

The Bachelor of Public Health student will be able to:

  • Assess individual and community needs, assets and capacity for health education
  • Plan effective health education programs
  • Implement effective health education programs
  • Conduct evaluation and research related to health education
  • Administer and manage health education programs
  • Serve as a Health Education Resource Person
  • Communicate and advocate for health and health education