Public health professionals focus on social determinants of health, which are factors that impact individual and community health. Graduates in Public Health will possess knowledge and skills necessary to prevent disease, prolong life and promote health through the organized efforts of society.
Environmental Health provides career preparation for positions in the environmental and occupational health fields, which is the evaluation and management of factors that impact the environmental health of the community and the safety and health of people in the workplace.
Graduates of the Bachelors of Science in Public Health with a major in Health Services Administration will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the administration and the delivery of health services through healthcare management and policy education.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a major in Health Services Administration (Professional) is designed to offer advanced educational experiences to students who are health professionals and/or who have completed a certification or Associate of Science degree in a health-related discipline, have credentials to practice in their field, and have experience as a health care provider.
Minors
This minor helps students explore societal inequities, focusing on barriers like race, gender, and economics. It covers social determinants of health (SDOH), including culture, socioeconomic status, and policies, which influence health equity and quality of life.
The minor in community health is designed to prepare students in the ever-changing world of healthcare and health behavior as practitioners and offers courses in such areas as nutrition, healthcare marketing and use of policy and health administration methods.
The minor in Environmental Health provides career preparation for positions in the environmental and occupational health fields, which is the evaluation and management of factors that impact the environmental health of the community. Each program area provides course work in the regulations, work and community exposures, health hazards, and controls
The multidisciplinary approach of this minor focuses on the human dimensions of the human-environment equation and includes geographical and ecological approaches, scientific and technological methodologies, planning and public policy issues, and ethical, political, economic, and legal considerations.
The minor in occupational safety prepares students to meet safety standards and guidelines in such areas as business, education and industry with the goal of managing operations to minimize financial losses resulting from accidents, health claims, legal actions and property damage. It's especially attractive to students in majors such as engineering and business who anticipate assignment of safety as an additional duty.
The minor in public health offers students an understanding of core areas and principles of public health, specifically global health and health disparities. The minor focuses on culture and diversity among different physical and social communities. The minor may be an ideal fit for students in various majors including biology, nursing, dental hygiene, sociology, political science, exercise science, etc. Graduates with a minor in public health will possess knowledge and skills necessary to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health.
Certificates
The certificate program in occupational safety is designed to prepare students to meet safety standards and guidelines in such areas as business, education and industry with the goal of managing operations to minimize financial losses resulting from accidents, health claims, legal actions and property damage.