Bachelor of Science in Public Health

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Streamline Your Public Health Career: The 2+2 Online BSPH Pathway

Are you an aspiring public health professional seeking an efficient, high-impact path to your dream career? The Louisiana Transfer Degree Program and LSU Health New Orleans have partnered to offer a seamless bridge to your Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH). Delivered 100% online, this specialized pathway simplifies your academic journey, empowering you to step into the workforce and make a positive difference in your community sooner. 

Why Choose the Online BSPH from LSU Health New Orleans?

Tailored specifically for busy professionals, working adults, and ambitious transfer students, the online BSPH from LSU Health New Orleans combines elite academic excellence with unrivaled flexibility.

Designed as an efficient 2+2 program structure, students complete their initial 60 credit hours of foundational prerequisites at a Louisiana community college (or any accredited institution) and complete their final two years of major coursework entirely online. This format ensures you receive a rigorous, CEPH-accredited education without disrupting your life or career commitments.

Key Features That Set Our Program Apart
  • Seamless Transfer Integration: Your 60 Louisiana Transfer Degree (AALT or ASLT) credits apply directly toward your BSPH requirements, maximizing your past academic progress with zero wasted credits.
  • CEPH-Accredited Excellence: Learn from a curriculum vetted by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), ensuring your degree carries national prestige and weight in the job market.
  • World-Class Faculty Leaders: Learn directly from seasoned public health practitioners and researchers who bring real-world, hyper-local Louisiana expertise into the virtual classroom.
  • Asynchronous Online Flexibility: Structure your study times around your personal and professional obligations with an online format built for modern learners.
  • In-Demand, Career-Ready Skills: Graduate with tangible, marketable competencies in public health informatics, health communication, epidemiology, and community health advocacy.
  • Delta Omega Honorary Society: Exceptional students demonstrating outstanding academic performance and leadership may earn an induction into the prestigious Delta Omega Society, unlocking a lifelong elite professional network.
Become a Transformative Force for Health

Earning your Bachelor of Science in Public Health equips you with the tools to solve modern challenges, fight health disparities, and protect the well-being of local and global populations. By leveraging the Louisiana Transfer Program and LSU Health New Orleans’ online BSPH program, you secure a distinct professional advantage.

Take your first step toward becoming a community champion today.
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Earn an accredited degree

The BS in Public Health (BSPH) program is accredited by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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Delta Omega Honorary Society

Top students may be inducted into Delta Omega, which recognizes outstanding performance in students, faculty, and alumni in the field of public health.

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Student research opportunities

Students have multiple chances to engage in Public Health research, including class assignments, working with faculty, or as part of their Public Health Practice.

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Program contact:
Chihyang Hu, ScD
Program Director and Associate Professor
Email: chu@lsuhsc.edu

Admissions contact:
Samoa Hempfling, MLS
BSPH Student Affairs Coordinator
Email: shempf@lsuhsc.edu