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Programs

Undergraduate Programs

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    The Bachelor of Science in Public Health trains students to identify the distribution of diseases, illnesses, and injuries in diverse communities, then plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programs to solve those health problems. Graduates are prepared for careers in chronic disease prevention and in areas such as substance abuse prevention, nutrition/dietetics, social work, sexual and reproductive health promotion, and are employed in local/state/national public health agencies or local/state non-profits. We offer a specialized Nutrition pathway that prepares students for a Masters in Dietetics. Completion of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health makes students eligible to sit for the Community Health Education Specialist Exam (CHES), a certification nationally recognized by employers as a gold standard in public health practice.

  • The B.S. in Exercise Science focuses on the scientific and applied study of the human body with regards to performance and prevention of injury. Using an interdisciplinary approach, students will learn the research behind and the application of sound exercise and physiology principals. Learn More

    • Accelerated Degree Option

    B.S and M.S. Public Health - Undergraduate students may be eligible to register for up to four, 500-level courses that they can use towards their M.S. degree. This is the equivalent of 1 semester of coursework at the graduate level. Once admitted to the MS Public Health program, those 12 credit hours of 500 level graduate courses can be applied toward their graduate degree requirements. Students must have earned at least a 3.0 in any course to be counted toward both degrees. These credit hours can count both toward their 120 credit hours needed for their undergraduate degree and the 48 credit hours needed for their graduate MS Public Health degree. Contact Dr. Kelly Bonnar for more information about this accelerated degree option.

    Graduate Program

    • The M.S. in Public Health is a 100% online program that trains students to practice in the field of public health, which serves to promote, protect and preserve health through education, research, and policy. The curriculum fosters the development of core public health competencies, preparing students to lead and administer public health initiatives.

    Minors

    • Public Health Minor
      The Minor in Public Health (formerly Community Health Minor) is designed for students who wish to add specific health knowledge and skills to another major.
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      The Minor in Fitness will provide students with an understanding of the role of behaviors (including diet and physical activity) in human health, as well as an in-depth examination of fitness.
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      The Minor in Nutrition provides students with an in-depth examination of nutrition as a community health concern.
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      The Minor in Sexual Health enables students to examine a range of sexual health issues in the context of community health.
    • Loading... The Minor in Therapeutic Recreation prepares students to help special populations use their leisure time in engaging, healthy and meaningful ways.
    • The Minor in Wilderness Education prepares students to become leaders in wilderness settings. If winter camping, rock and ice climbing interest you or are already your passion, this is the program for you.

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    Caroline Whitaker '25 talks about her path at SUNY Potsdam in the teacher education and wilderness education programs, and her efforts to launch the Ski and Snowboard Club on campus!