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    May 21, 2024  
American University Catalog 2023-2024 
    
American University Catalog 2023-2024

Public Health (BS)


Offered by the Department of Health Studies , College of Arts and Sciences .

Admission to the Program


Formal admission to the major requires a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA after the first year and departmental approval. 

University Requirements


AU Core Requirements


For additional information, see AU Core Curriculum .

Major Requirements


  • 60 credit hours with grades of C or better

Course Requirements


Basic Statistics (4 credit hours)


Complete 4 credit hours from the following:

Capstone (3 credit hours)


Electives (9 credit hours)


Complete 9 credit hours, with no more than 3 credit hours at 200-level, from no more than two of the following elective clusters:

Note: Some courses may have additional prerequisites.

Combined Public Health (BS) and Health Promotion Management (MS)


American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program  and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees  for more information.

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs:

  • Undergraduates whose overall grade point average is 3.00 or higher will be considered for the combined program
  • Students should discuss their interest in the program with the academic advisor for the Public Health (BS) before submitting a formal application

Combined Public Health (BS) and Nutrition Education (MS)


American University offers students the opportunity to earn both undergraduate and graduate degrees through its combined bachelor’s/master’s programs. See Admission to a Combined Bachelor’s / Master’s Program  and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees  for more information.

In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for combined bachelor’s/master’s programs:

  • Undergraduates whose overall grade point average is 3.00 or higher will be considered for the combined program
  • Students should discuss their interest in the program with the academic advisor for the Public Health (BS) before submitting a formal application