The mission of the BSPH program is to develop responsible graduates who have the necessary knowledge, skills, and values to pursue successful careers in health services systems in the U.S. and abroad. Since the career path for many students will involve further study about various aspects of health service systems (e.g., graduate school, medical school, law school), the program aims to prepare students with knowledge and skill sets that serve as the foundation for both entry-level positions and for advanced degree programs. The curriculum emphasizes an understanding of the organization of health care services; legal, ethical, and policy issues; and the effective management of human, financial, and health information resources. The internship experience, placed between the junior and senior years, provides students an opportunity to apply new skills, identify learning needs, and clarify personal career goals.

Graduates of the program obtain positions in a variety of health organizations, such as hospital systems, medical group practices, government agencies, research institutes, health insurance companies, and consulting firms, to name a few. Program graduates also have been successful in their pursuit of advanced degrees in a broad range of fields, including public health, accounting, law, medicine, dentistry, and business administration.

More information can be found here:

• Aims and Competencies
• Admissions and Tuition
• Curriculum and Degree Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions
  

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