50 Careers for 50 Years: Allissa Desloge
Allissa Desloge says her B.A. in Public Health laid the foundation for her graduate degrees and career as an assistant professor in the field.
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
May graduate awarded Fulbright grant to study food policy in France
Muskaan Makkar, a May public health graduate, has receiving funding from Fulbright Fance to study food policy in Paris before returning to the U.S. to earn graduate degrees in public health and dietetics.
Meet student body President Courtney Tkacs
A global traveler, this year's student body president, Courtney Tkacs, is committed to being a servant leader. Get to know the public health/political science major and Honors College student with this Q&A from USC.
50 Careers for 50 Years: Ashley Hrubala Umbriano
Ashley Umbriano is a three-time USC alumna, who uses her public health background everyday – even though she works in a different field. Learn all about the associate attorney with our latest 50 Careers for 50 Years profile.
Public health graduate plans career as pediatrician
As a first-generation college student, Nabeheea Baig came into USC unsure of how to navigate the complexities of higher education, but USC gave her the support, opportunities, and community to be successful.
Young Alumni Council names two Arnold School graduates to 2025 Gamecocks35
Arnold School alumni Adam Mayer (Exercise Science, '15) and Jamiko Cooper (Public Health, '11; MHA, '13) have been selected by the Young Alumni Council as part of Gamecock35 — a cohort of outstanding USC graduates under the age of 35.