Public health award winners annouinced
The Office of Undergraduate Affairs is proud to announce the winners of this year's Outstanding Public Health Awards, including one B.A. and two B.S. students.
Public health encompasses a wide variety of areas, such as biostatistics; environmental health sciences; epidemiology; health promotion, education, and behavior; exercise science; communication sciences and disorders; and health services policy and management. Students will acquire a broad understanding of public health concepts, issues, and opportunities.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
As a public health major, you can choose from two different undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) curriculum is for students who want to apply the degree to social and behavioral sciences, while the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) is for students who are interested in a broad-based natural science. Take a closer look at the Public Health B.A. and B.S. degrees to find the one that fits you best.
Public Health Programs News
Four Arnold School alumni included in 2026 Gamecock35 cohort
Alyssa Blickensderfer Paley (Master of Health Administration '22), Graham Caulk (B.S. in Public Health '22; Master of Public Health '23), Aaron Guest (Master of Public Health '12), and Ross Lordo (B.S. in Public Health '18) have all been selected as part of the 2026 Gameock35 cohort.
Public health provides foundation for May graduate's next steps to become physician assistant
With plans to pursue a career in health care, USC caught Caitlin Monaghan's eye because it offered a strong academic foundation and an array of opportunities through the Arnold School of Public Health.
Master's student graduates equipped to improve health through incorporating cultural relevance
During her time in the Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior program, Bria Singleton dug deeper into the importance of creating culturally relevant public health programs and initiatives to best meet the needs of modern populations.
Public health junior finds joy in serving her community
USC features Alina Tofiqul, who says public health encapsulated many of her interests, and it also offered her a different perspective on medicine that she felt would complement her future medical education.
Public health graduate plans dental career serving the underserved
A third generation Gamecock, Arlis Dawsey grew up wearing garnet and black and knew that USC would feel like a second home. The Chapin, SC native decided to study public health because of its focus on population-level changes and community service.