Public health major offered

Public health

Make a difference in your world.
“Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of health lifestyles and research for disease and injury prevention.”  (whatispublichealth.org) Public health is a study of the ways biology, business, communications, politics, psychology, sociology and statistics influence the health of individuals and communities. 

Major:

with concentrations in

  • Pre-epidemiology: This concentration provides a sound foundation in the sciences for students preparing for graduate classes in epidemiology, the study of disease.
  • Public health advocate: Advocates work to help others, to lobby on their behalf. Students interested in communication, marketing, English and social justice may be interested in this concentration.
  • Public health educator: Courses in this concentration will prepare you to provide education in ways to stay healthy, to avoid disease.  

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Megan Yoder '11 Megan Yoder '11 Bluffton has helped me open up to being more respectful of anybody, no matter what they believe or who they are. Andy Chaffee '12 Andy Chaffee '12 Bluffton's education not only sets you up with a great base in your field of study, but also a well-rounded understanding of the entire world around you. Ashley Noe '13 Ashley Noe '13 The thing I appreciate most about Bluffton is the sense of community. Everyone here looks out for each other which provides a sense of safety as well.