Undergraduate Programs
At the Arnold School of Public Health, you can turn your interest in health, science, people and movement into an education with real-world purpose. Our undergraduate programs will prepare you to understand health from every angle, from communities and policies to the human body, physical activity and disease prevention.
Whether you want to work in public health, study health systems, go to medical school, become a physical therapist, support communities or keep your options open, you can build a path that fits your goals.
Your future in health starts here.
Find the major that fits your future
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B.A. in Public Health
The B.A. in Public Health is a flexible degree for students who want to understand how communities, culture, behavior, policy and society shape health.
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B.S. in Public Health
The B.S. in Public Health gives students a broad natural science foundation while introducing them to the core areas of public health.
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B.S. in Exercise Science
The B.S. in Exercise Science is a science-based curriculum for students interested in the body, movement, performance and health care.
My experience at USC has been filled with friendship, mentorship and hard work where I have grown and created lifelong memories. I have been fortunate to develop such strong relationships with advisors, professors and other students that have guided me to where I am today.
The USC Advantage
Health is shaped by more than one factor. At the Arnold School, students study how biology, behavior, movement, policy, environments, data, health systems and communities all connect.
Our majors prepare students for many paths, including graduate school, professional school, public health careers, health care, research, community work, rehabilitation, wellness and more.
Public Health majors gain practical experience through a field project or independent research, and Exercise Science majors complete practicum opportunities that connect classroom learning with real-world settings.
Students can get involved through public health- and exercise science-specific organizations such as Public Health Society, Exercise Science Club, Latino Caucus for Public Health and 500 other student clubs and organizations that offer professional experiences, community involvement, conference participation and networking opportunities.
Arnold School Ambassadors are undergraduate students involved in leadership, service, research, Honors College, Greek Life and other opportunities across USC. Connect with an ambassador today to ask questions and hear about our programs from the student perspective.
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Undergraduate Program News
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Meet Rhodes scholar finalist Hannah Brennen
Hannah plans to attend medical school to become an OB-GYN after being a finalist for the Rhodes scholarship.
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A Pathway to Physical Therapy
At the Arnold School, Amber Buckingham served on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, Undergraduate Student Ambassadors, and Undergraduate Dean’s Advisory Committee.
Start here. Go anywhere.
Looking for undergraduate health programs that combine strong academics, real-world learning, a welcoming community and the energy of a flagship university? You’ll find them at the Arnold School.
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