Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The field of public health encompasses everything from disaster assistance and wellness programs to disease prevention. When you become an enrollee of the B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Child Development at Walden University, you will study public health as it pertains to promoting nutrition, health, and wellness in the lives of small children. Not only will you have the opportunity to analyze the effects of infectious diseases, but you will examine the relationship between child development and wellness and the families and cultures that surround them. Instruction is also given in the areas of global and environmental health, behavioral issues, and health informatics.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Ideally, aspiring public health professionals should have the desire to prevent illnesses in young children and to create safe and healthy communities for them to grow up in. If you're considering the B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Child Development, you should also possess the drive to make a difference when it comes to developing public health policies. Applicants to Walden University's programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be an active member of the military or a veteran; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

You must earn 181 credits to graduate from this bachelor's-level program. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

Core Course Requirements

• Principles of Public Health
• Context of Healthcare Delivery
• Health Informatics
• Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare
• Environmental Health
• Human Disease and Prevention
• Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
• Public and Global Health
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis
• Public Health Education and Communication
• Introduction to Health Management
• Healthcare Finance and Economics
• Planning Public Health Programs
• Evaluating Public Health Programs
• Public Health Policy for Social Change

Concentration Course Requirements

• Child Development
• Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• Child, Family, and Community Relationships
• Children With Special Needs
• Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
• Infant / Toddler Mental Health

Capstone Course

• Capstone in Public Health

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

For those who are well-prepared, a wide spectrum of job opportunities await. Your potential career options include positions such as:

• Public health information officer
• Health and safety specialist
• Community outreach coordinator
• Health officer
• Program director
• Public health program specialist
• Public health emergency preparedness and response coordinator

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

As you look toward the future, you may decide to expand your job prospects by acquiring more public health education. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Master of Public Health
• Ph.D. in Public Health with a specialization in:
  • Community Health Education
  • Epidemiology

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.