Population Health, BS
Develop knowledge and skills in an emerging field that optimizes health using an understanding of the complex systems of public health and health care delivery --- two educational domains central to ASU's College of Health Solutions.
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Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Interested students should apply to the BS in Public Health program.
Degree description
In the Bachelor of Science program in population health, you learn how social determinants of health, access to care, and infrastructure influence the health of defined groups. You also gain understanding of how community and professional stakeholders work across systems to improve health.
The multidisciplinary program features many modes of learning to enable and empower you. One is experiential learning, including your engagement as a citizen scientist, to better understand population health. The program provides training in biomedical informatics, economics, social determinants of health, program and community assessment, program planning and health care delivery. This education leaves you well equipped to enter a growing field.
In the program, you can choose a track tailored to your professional interests. This allows you to customize your learning by focusing on health care compliance, health education, environmental systems, health systems design and improvement, or health informatics.
Courses
Explore a sample list of courses you may take in this program.
| Sample courses |
|---|
| BMI 102 Introduction to Population Health Informatics |
| CHS 280 Experiential Community Health and Research |
| CHS 340 Health Behavior Theory |
| EXW 450 Social Drivers of Health |
| HCD 201 Economics for Health Majors |
| HCD 300 Biostatistics |
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
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See how your credits may apply (opens in new window)What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Locate informatics and knowledge management technology in ethical ways to summarize data and information relevant to population health.
- Explain the role that social determinants of health, as reflected in the diversity of individuals and groups (e.g. culture, language, health status, literacy), has on the nature of civil discourse and its influence of policies, programs, services, and the health of populations.
- Identify and examine health-related organizational structures and functions in a community and contribute to the population health evidence base.
Locate informatics and knowledge management technology in ethical ways to summarize data and information relevant to population health.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, population health students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Paying for college
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Build the career and future you want
Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
| Career | Growth | Median Salary | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate | 7.4% | $45,930 | Learn more |
| Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) | 5.6% | $64,070 | Learn more |
| Community Health Worker | 12.7% | $51,850 | Learn more |
| Environmental Protection Specialist | 6.1% | $82,220 | Learn more |
| Health Care Support Worker (General) | 4.8% | $48,430 | Learn more |
| Medical Records Analyst | 15.9% | $68,020 | Learn more |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | 24.2% | $123,860 | Learn more |
| Social Services Director | 7.2% | $80,390 | Learn more |
Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
More about careers
Multiple career opportunities exist for graduates with a degree in population health, depending on the areas of expertise that they developed via core training in population health and the track that they pursued. Those who pursued the biomedical information track, for example, are most qualified for positions that require working with a variety of datasets, while those who chose the health education specialist track are trained to work at the interface of health care and public health.
Specific job titles that currently exist for those trained in population health include:
- community health worker
- health care data analyst
- program coordinator
- population health analyst, coordinator or specialist
- population health practice liaison for population outreach
- research assistant
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Health Systems Transformation
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HLTHN 4th floor
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
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