Public Health
The Public Health degree program offers a full range of degrees leading to a variety of career options. It is part of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation.
The University of Arkansas Public Health degree programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. "CEPH assures quality in public health education and training to achieve excellence in practice, research and service, through collaboration with organizational and community partners."
Majors will be trained for entry-level public health positions found in government agencies, health corporations and community non-profit organizations.
The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master’s in Public Health program prepares qualified students for graduate work leading to both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health.
Graduates can be employed in a variety of settings, including public health departments, non-governmental agencies, hospitals, health-care management organizations, and health-care accrediting agencies.
The college offers a Doctor of Philosophy with a concentration in Health Behavior and Health Promotion.
This academic program previously was named Community Health Promotion (CHLP).