Bachelor of Arts - Public Health Studies - School Health Education

The Bachelors of Public Health Studies at Portland State University's (PSU) is part of the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU)-PSU collaborative School of Public Health.

The School of Public Health is an innovative structure, in which students receive the best of two universities. This design is a product of the School of Public Health's innovative spirit and values: working to chart a path into clinical, educational, policy, and direct-service health careers. With five specialized Public Health Studies concentrations, The School of Public Health provides them with specialty training and a core foundation in Public Health Studies that positions students to excel in the career path they seek.

Public Health Studies at the School of Public Health offers:

• Tailored, individualized advising and mentorship
• Expert faculty with extensive research and real-world experience
• Innovative curricula focusing on developing solutions to real-world problems
• Experiential learning, featuring a mentored internship
• Faculty and career development opportunities from both universities

The School Health Educator concentration is a pre-licensure program, preparing students according to state guidelines for “best practices” in school health education. School health educators teach in middle school and high school settings covering a variety of topics from safety to preventive health behaviors and decision-making. Upon completion of the bachelor degree (BA/BS), they will be eligible to apply to the fifth-year Graduate Teacher Education Program or the Secondary Dual Education Program in the Graduate School of Education at PSU.