BS in Public Health – Community Health Promotion
Discover Ways to Improve Local Health with Our Public Health – Community Health Promotion Degree
You care about promoting the health of others and making a positive impact on their lives. We get it because we’re about that, too. Why not pursue a degree that can give you the knowledge to promote health to individuals and communities? You can do that with our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health – Health Promotion.
Our bachelor’s in public health is designed with people like you in mind. We see your passion for health and for others, and we want to help you turn that passion into a career. By pursuing this health promotion bachelor’s degree, you can start your career after graduation or pursue a graduate program in public health or health administration.
Whether you want to work with your local community, make a national impact, or seek out hurting communities abroad, our health promotion degree can help give you the tools to teach others how to live healthier lives.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
CEPH Accredited
Highlights
Highlights of Our Public Health – Community Health Promotion Bachelor’s Degree
Accredited for Quality and Credibility
Liberty’s public health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), a distinction that affirms the academic quality and professional relevance of the curriculum.
This accreditation can open doors to a wide range of public health careers in government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
CHES Certification Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification exam.
This certification can help enhance your professional credibility and demonstrate your readiness to promote community health effectively.
Global Health Outreach Opportunities
You’ll have the chance to engage in health outreach initiatives on a global scale.
These experiences can broaden your perspective and allow you to apply your knowledge in diverse cultural and healthcare settings.
Career-Ready Skills at Graduation
Liberty’s program emphasizes practical training and skill development so you can enter the workforce confidently.
We want you to graduate equipped to make a difference in public health settings across various industries.
Certifications and Real-World Experience
As part of the program, you can earn certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED, adding valuable credentials to your résumé.
You’ll also gain hands-on experience through an internship, giving you a head start on building your professional network and applying classroom concepts in real settings.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Public Health – Health Promotion Bachelor’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a specialization in Health Promotion can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Community health advocate/worker
- Community health assessment coordinator
- Environmental health inspector
- Food safety inspector
- Global health worker
- Grant writer
- Hospital administrator
- Industrial hygienist
- Medical supply/ pharmaceutical sales representative
- Public health communication and marketing specialist
- Substance abuse counselor
- Wellness programmer
- Women, infant, and children (WIC) case manager
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Public Health – Community Health Promotion BS Degree?
We ensure that our curriculum provides you with knowledge and experience to help you work toward either starting your career upon graduation or applying to the graduate school of your choice.
Our public health degree program helps provide foundational knowledge and training in public health. Some of the courses you’ll take throughout this degree include:
- Foundations of Public Health
- Introduction to Environmental Hazards and Response
- Introduction to Public and Community Health
- Personal Health
- Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Aside from the hands-on experience you can receive in your internship, you can also study courses on microbiology, physiology of exercise, drugs in society, human nutrition, and chronic and infectious diseases.
Featured Health Promotion Bachelor’s Degree Courses
HLTH 216 – Personal Health
HLTH 301 – Foundations of Public Health
HLTH 420 – Principles of Behavior Change and Health Counseling
HLTH 453 – Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Public Health – Community Health Promotion BS Degree?
A Commitment to Excellence
At Liberty, we believe in providing you with the best we have to offer. That means a top-notch education, experienced professors, and hands-on experience. You’ll receive all of this by pursuing our health promotion degree.
Pathways for Advanced Study
Liberty University has one of the largest accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) programs in the country, allowing you to further your education after completing your bachelor’s degree. Our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation means you may be eligible for positions in local and federal government, as well as military roles.
Experienced Faculty and Certification Readiness
Each professor in the program holds a degree in public health and brings experience from local, national, or global contexts. You can also be better prepared to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification exam upon graduation.
Hands-On Practice and Skill Development
While studying public health at Liberty, you can pursue valuable certifications such as First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). A required internship and research opportunities with faculty members also provide practical experience before you graduate.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Public Health – Community Health BS Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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