The public health bachelor of arts degree is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of health. The 47 credit hour BA is the degree of choice for someone who is interested in pursuing a career in the social and community health aspects of public health, program planning, and the development and assessment of public health projects. Graduates will also be well positioned to continue their education in a number of different health areas, such as allied health, public health, or medicine. At 47 credit hours, the public health BA degree can be a first or second major. In addition, the BA pairs well with numerous minors offered at the university, including economics and psychology.

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