The School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS) is the only public health school in the nation's capital, and one of only 37 accredited schools in the United States. At the undergraduate level, SPHHS offers three bachelor of science degrees:  Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Public Health. Our Athletic Training and Exercise Science degrees provide strong foundations in the health sciences as well as skills that will equip graduates to succeed in a variety of professional endeavors. The GW Athletic Training program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Programs; the only such accredited program in Washington, DC. GW is one of just a handful of universities offering a BS degree in Public Health, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and undergraduate students are stimulated by the academic rigor and immediate relevance of this cutting edge program. For curriculum requirements and general SPHHS information click here.

SPHHS works to advance the health of the populations of our local, national, and global communities by:

• Developing tomorrow's leaders in public health and health services
• Creating innovative educational opportunities
• Translating science into policies, programs, and interventions
• Enhancing multidisciplinary collaborations in research, education, and service
• Fostering an environment in which faculty, students, staff, and community partners are empowered to accomplish the School's mission

Major areas of study:

• Athletic Training  
• Exercise Science 
  
• Concentrations in: Fitness and Health Promotion/ Prehealth professional
• Public Health (available to current GW students and transfer applicants)