Program Details

Health Sciences (BS) - Public Health Specialization

Bachelor of Science

Marymount University

One or more Transfer Guides are available in the Resource Center for this Institution. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

This undergraduate program, grounded in the university's Liberal Arts Core, provides students resources for developing professional skills in exercise testing, physical activity leadership, health and fitness assessment, exercise programming, wellness coaching, planning health promotion programs, and public health. Graduates are prepared for beginning administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in commercial and community health and athletic clubs, corporate fitness and wellness programs, and public health nonprofit and government agencies, and for undertaking graduate study in health education, exercise science, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, and public health. In addition, qualified students may apply for an accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in public health education and promotion.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	This specialization has a focus on community education and wellness, preparing graduates to work in a variety of settings focused on health and wellness
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Marymount University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	We have a 4+1 program where students can complete a MS degree in public health education and promotion. All students complete an internship and we have several local, regional and national public health agencies and non-profit organizations as sites.
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Program Credit Requirements

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between Marymount University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Marymount University and Northern Virginia Community College

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Completion of a transfer-oriented associates degree program will fulfill the majority of the university's Liberal Arts Core (general education) requirements but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites for the major. Students will be required to complete a designated theology course at Marymount. Marymount also accepts the UCGS and Passport programs to meet Liberal Arts Core requirements.
Credit for Prior Learning	Marymount participates in a number of programs that award credit to students for achievement or work experience. See Other Credit-Acquisition Opportunities in our university catalog (https://marymount.edu/catalogs/) for more information.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Marymount University

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

245

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	At Marymount, we understand that the path to a four-year degree is not always straight. Deciding to transfer is a big decision, and Marymount is here to help. As a transfer-friendly university, we offer transfer visit days and an online database to check which of your credits will transfer. We encourage you to visit campus to learn why more than 250 students transfer to Marymount annually. With transfer merit scholarships and guaranteed housing for transfer strudent, we invite you to connect with our team to learn more about our inclusive community in Arlington, Virginia.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Students apply as a regular transfer applicant

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree Health Sciences - Kinesiology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences - Public Health	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Hybrid
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Science in Health Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Radford University	BS in Allied Health Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete

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Estimated Cost for the Health Sciences (BS) - Public Health Specialization at Marymount University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$20,618	Per Semester	$164,944	$0	$164,944	Standard tuition applies to undergraduate students enrolled in 12-18 credits. Part-time tuition is $1,340 per credit.
Fees
Student Government Activity Fee	$100	Per Semester	$800	0	$800
Student Health and Well-Being Fee	$100	Per Semester	$800	0	$800
Technology Fee	$22	Per Credit	$2,640	0	$2,640	up to a maximum of $275 per semester for full-time enrollment

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

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Additional Fees
- Additional fees may include International Student Services Fee ($45/semester), new-student fees, housing, parking, and program or course-specific fees.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.