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MSU Denver continues to serve the highest number of Hispanic/Latina/o/x students among institutions of higher education in the state of Colorado.
Become a Community Health Worker with an Online Bachelor's in Public Health
An online health education degree provides a broad understanding of the public health field and access to a broad variety of public health careers such as community health worker or health educator at federal, state, and local health agencies, consulting firms, consumer advocacy organizations, hospitals and integrated health care systems, non-government and private business and industry. Students who graduate with an Online Bachelor’s in Public Health will be prepared for many entry-level public health positions, while also providing the background knowledge required to pursue a broad range of graduate degree programs, including a Masters in Public Health (MPH) or a Masters in Health Administration (MHA).
MSU Denver Online graduates with a Public Health, B.A. will have skills to succeed in a variety of public health careers and will understand basic public health functions such as monitoring and assessing the health of communities, identifying health problems and priorities, and implementing evidence-based strategies to promote population health, as well as advanced functions such as planning various health programs and policies to serve the healthcare needs in the community. Our required curriculum was designed to build student knowledge and skill in eleven Public Health Competency Domains identified by the Counsel on Public Health Education (CEPH), which is an accreditation body and sets quality benchmarks in the field.
Public Health Careers
Primary areas for public health careers fall into these main categories: epidemiology, biostatistics, healthcare research, chronic and acute illness, applied healthcare projects, environmental & occupational health, health education & behavioral sciences, infectious disease, public policy, global health, nutrition, and maternal child health. Given the recent challenges of a global pandemic and emerging public health concerns, there will be ample opportunities for continued growth in these professional areas.
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All required online public health courses are offered no less than once per year. Once you have been accepted, please work with an academic advisor to customize a degree plan for you.
Please contact the Online Enrollment Specialist if you need to speak with an academic advisor before applying for the online aging services leadership major.
Civically Engaged Campus
More than 70% of registered MSU Denver students voted in the 2020 Presidential Election.
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$1000 Renewable Annual Scholarship for New and Returning Students
If you are a new MSU Denver student or one who has been away from MSU for at least two semesters and interested in completing a fully online degree, this scholarship is for you.
Access and Affordability
Access and affordability is our mission. 30% of our students pay no tuition/fees, 46% receive aid, and our tuition is among the lowest in the state.
Call or Email - Speak to an Online Enrollment Specialist
Get expert advice from our online enrollment specialist. Drew will answer questions about financial aid, transfer credits, cost, length of program, and online course options. Complete the program interest from or call to speak with Drew today.
- Call: 303-605-7825
- Email: [email protected]
Success Coaching for MSU Denver Online Students
- Success coaches work one-on-one with you to develop a personalized success plan
- Specialized resources for online students can include trainings, referrals, monthly meetings, and resource recommendations
How to Apply
MSU Denver admits about 90% of their applicants every year. We can help you learn about the financial support you are eligible to receive and how to apply for aid. If you have questions about being accepted and qualifying for financial aid contact an online enrollment specialist.
Compare credits you have previously completed on our Transfer Credit Portal. By creating an account and reviewing your previous courses, you can determine which courses we accept and how it applies to your new degree with MSU Denver.
Complete the MSU Denver Application for free!
Submit your previous college transcripts, AP scores, IB transcript, or DD214 for any completed credit
- Submit electronically to [email protected]
- Or mail it to the Office of Admissions, 890 Auraria Parkway, Denver CO 80204