


Bachelor of Science in Public Health
The B.S. in Public Health - Health Promotion and Practice degree program is designed for students primarily interested in the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability. The mission of the public health program is to provide students with high-quality undergraduate education through knowledge, discovery, experiential learning, collaboration and the translation of health education into practice, health promotion programs, policy and research to improve the well-being and health of diverse populations.
The program focuses on:
- Identifying social and behavioral determinants of health;
- Developing and evaluating interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health;
- Advocating for policy development and programmatic change;
- Investigating and trending diseases from the community level to the national level; and
- Preparing professionals for leadership positions in advocacy and public health service.
Upon completion of the program, students will be well-qualified for graduate studies and/or fulfilling careers in public and private organizations.

Public health students have the opportunity to travel abroad during breaks at the University. These students pictured traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and provided health education to the children.
Accreditation Review: Invitation to Provide Feedback
The University of Tampa’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is preparing for an accreditation review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). As part of this process, CEPH welcomes feedback from anyone interested in the program, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community partners and employers.
CEPH invites written third-party comments to help inform the review process. These comments are submitted directly to CEPH and are not shared with the program.
If you would like to share your thoughts, please submit your comments by email to submissions@ceph.org.
All comments must be received at least 30 days before the scheduled site visit on April 13, 2026.
For more information about CEPH and the accreditation process, please visit www.ceph.org.
Thank you for supporting our continued commitment to excellence in public health education.