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Arnold School of Public Health

Undergraduate Degrees

You'll find that the opportunities to enhance your studies at the Arnold School of Public Health have No Limits! Perhaps you wish to study abroad and learn about public health programs in some of the world's most remote corners. Maybe you'd like to take part in the many service and volunteer programs that Carolina offers. Or your goal may be to conduct research with some of the best public health researchers in the nation – you'll find them right here at the Arnold School.

Bachelor's Degrees

Athletic Training, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Athletic Training  provides students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the allied health profession of athletic training as well as current procedures and techniques in sport injury management. The program combines formal classroom instruction and clinical experiences in a process that culminates in the student graduating with eligibility to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Students can become certified athletic trainers when they pass the BOC examination.

Public Health, B.A./B.S.

The Arnold School of Public Health offers both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health. While both degree programs share a curriculum of the core areas of public health, additional courses in the major will allow you to shift your focus toward either social and behavioral sciences (B.A.) or broad-based natural sciences (B.S.).

Exercise Science, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in exercise science integrates knowledge from a number of disciplines, including anatomy, biochemistry, biology, computer science, physics, physiology and psychology and prepares students for entry into post-baccalaureate graduate and professional programs in a number of fields.

 

Minors

Health Promotion, Education & Behavior Minors

The Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior’s (HPEB) offers two minors that complement a wide range of majors within the University. The HPEB Minor provides a basic foundation for students who desire preparation in health promotion, health education, health behavior, and disease prevention. Partnering with the Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, the Minor in Nutrition and Food Systems prepares students to guide communities in transforming food systems, promoting environmental stustainibility, improving nutritional health and addressing social justice.