Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

The foundation of public health is health and social equity in the pursuit of individual and community well-being worldwide. 

Please note: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is no longer accepting applications for the major effective Spring 2025. You can still apply to the minor.

The Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Program is designed to introduce students to community health and examine issues of well-being and social equity in resource-limited communities, as well as issues that move irrespective of national boundaries, like pandemics. The minor fits with any major by providing students with skills to translate their knowledge to any field. 

Career Paths

Students completing a minor in Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ can use their knowledge to supplement many different careers paths, such as nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, pre-med, coaching and health education.

 

Degrees Offered

Minor

Course Catalog

Office Hours

Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admissions and Aid

A degree from a top-ranked, private University like Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is deliberately affordable and accessible! More than 99 percent of our first-year incoming students receive significant financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships as well as state and federal aid. Additionally, for most students, there is no application fee, and we don't ask for test scores. Get in touch with a counselor to learn more about your path to an exceptional college experience at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹!

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What Impact Can I Make With Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹?

Watch our video to learn more about what studying public health can do for you!

Faculty and Staff

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Patti L. Culross, MD, MPH

Associate Professor Global Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Program Director

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Brett Bayles, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor of Global Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
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Michaela George, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor Global Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Program and MS Physician Assistant Studies Program

Public Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹: In the News

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La Vida Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹

La Vida Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a program for all students, increasing educational access and connection to support services, enabling degree completion and post-graduation success. 

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