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Colorado State University - Pueblo

Pueblo , Colorado ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Public Health

Public Health is a field of science that aims to prevent disease, prolong life and promotion overall wellbeing.  Public Health involves education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, research, prevention, and the detection and response of disease or conditions in individuals, organizations and communities. The concept of health takes into account physical, psychological, spiritual and social well-being.

Graduates of the Public Health concentration are eligible to sit for the Certification in Public Health Exam.

Public Health graduates can ?nd employment in worksite health promotion, community health, government and volunteer health agencies, clinical and managed care settings. Public Health graduates will be prepared to apply for a Master in Public Health degree.

With a degree in Public Health, you have a wide range of career options in government, healthcare, research, non-profits, and private industries. Here are some of the most common paths:

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado State University-Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, all candidates who are extended an offer of employment must complete and pass a background check. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV or credit check.

All new hires must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States within 3 days of hire.

For positions requiring a degree, candidates must provide an official transcript to Human Resources within 30 days of hire.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English-proficiency requirements for all programs (except Nursing and MBA)

  • A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 61 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT);
  • A minimum band score of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test; or
  • A minimum score of 95 on the Duolingo English Test (for undergraduate programs only-excludes undergraduate nursing). 

English-proficiency requirements for Nursing and MBA programs.

  • A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based test, a minimum score of 79-80 on the TOEFL internet-based (iBT) or
  • A minimum band score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test 
  • A minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate nursing (not accepted for graduate programs).