A narrative review of the CEPH-accredited bachelor's public health programs' curricula in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undergraduate programs in public health are becoming increasingly popular in the United States (US). The recent pandemic, growing climate instability, and the aging baby boomers have led to higher demands for skilled public health professionals at various levels of the workforce. This study examines the nature of courses being delivered in undergraduate public health programs across the United States. The goal is to assess domains, themes, competencies, and other specialized skills that are currently covered in these academic programs.

Methodology

A search was conducted in February 2023 using the online CEPH program database to identify undergraduate public health programs in the US. In total, 86 institutions and 90 CEPH-accredited undergraduate public health prog

SUBMITTER: Kedia SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11371682 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature