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Jointly Offered Degrees in Public Health and Urban Studies
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Prerequisites for the Major in Public Health (12–13 credits)
Major Requirements (34–35 credits)
Nursing Home Administration Certificate (24 credit minimum)
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  Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 2003-2005 Urban Planning and Policy Development Program Jointly Offered Degrees in Public Health and Urban Studies Public Health  

The public health major leads to a bachelor of science degree. It prepares students for graduate education in public health and for entry-level positions in a broad spectrum of private and public health organizations. Students in the program receive a conceptual understanding of interrelated health, environmental, economic, educational, and social welfare issues.

To pursue a major in public health, students must apply and be admitted to the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Successful applicants are those who apply after completing 40 credits, who have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.5 or better, and an average grade of 2.5 or better in the 12-13 credits of prerequisite courses. Only grades of C or better may count toward major requirements.

Applications to the Bloustein School are available in the college dean`s office, in the academic unit, and online at http://policy.rutgers.edu/.


 
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