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Bachelor of Science in Community and Public Health South Dakota State University South Dakota State University, USA

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USD 11284

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 21

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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56%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Community and Public Health Education program is designed to prepare students in planning, implementing, delivering and evaluating health programs that will improve the quality of life of individuals, groups and communities.

Majoring in Community and Public Health is an excellent foundation for students to apply to various graduate and professional programs, which may include: medical school, physician’s assistant school, chiropractor school, physical therapy school, occupational therapy school, and health administration and counseling.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Community and Public Health major, students will:

  • Analyze factors that influence health and illness of individuals, groups or communities. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate health information, in both oral and written forms, and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences. (Cross-curricular Skill: Intercultural Knowledge)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of contributions made by individuals from diverse and/or underrepresented groups to one’s local, national and global communities. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
  • Assess and reflect personal values in relation to current issues and ethical dilemmas within the health profession. (Cross-curricular Skill: Ethical Reasoning)
  • Demonstrate the ability to locate, use, evaluate and synthesize health information. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
  • Students will consider perspectives of diverse groups when planning, implementing and evaluating health programs. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
  • Productively participate in a group activity. (Cross-curricular Skill: Teamwork)
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    44 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    56% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    11284

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 21

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    9000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    • $1,000 - $4,000 per annum – merit scholarships (“Jackrabbit Guarantee”)

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