Program Details

Your Four-Year Journey

Our varied and holistic approach to public health education will prepare you to play a significant role in the public health arena.

First-Year Experience

• study biology and chemistry and participate in associated labs
• gain an understanding of culture, identity, and public life and how those factors impact public health
• develop quantitative and communication skills

Second-Year Experience

• explore public health, healthcare informatics, and health promotion
• study psychology, medical microbiology, and statistics
• obtain critical knowledge of the various health professions

Third-Year Experience

• learn the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be a successful healthcare professional
• explore epidemiology, health, and the environment, and plagues throughout human history
• apply biostatistics and healthcare ethics to address health issues

Fourth-Year Experience

• deepen your knowledge of public health and public policy
• complete required electives in behavioral science, public health, and the humanities
• build on your practical experience through field placement
• conduct your own research study as part of the capstone