What is the Public Health Major?

Public Health is a liberal arts major which introduces undergraduates to public health issues such as determinants of health, emerging infectious diseases, chronic diseases, access to health care and modes of health care delivery, the geography of health, and the effects of environment on health and disease. Students also learn to apply the scientific method, use evidence-based decision making, identify the impact of policy on health, and about tools of assessment and evaluation. Learn more.

Get Started

First steps in learning more about and applying for the Public Health major:

1. Interested in the major? Attend an information session.
2. Visit our admission page for an overview of the application process and timeline.
3. Learn about the major. Explore our degree requirements and current courses.
4. Stay connected through public health news, events and announcements on our blog.

News and Announcements

Check out internships, fellowships, jobs, volunteer opportunities and more on our Public Health Undergraduates Blog.

Latest entry:
Thu, 16 May 2013
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Meet a Public Health Major

Nicole Rover
Public Health, Dance Studies
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