公共卫生

公共卫生 is an inherently multi-disciplinary area of study. 例如, core quantitative disciplines such as epidemiology and biostatistics are essential for analysis of the broad impact of health problems, allowing us to look beyond individuals to entire populations. 和, because preventing disease is at the heart of public health, the program includes the social science for a better understanding of health-related behaviors and their societal influences.

样本的课程

• 公共卫生概论
• 公共卫生 Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response
• 环境卫生方面的全球差异
• Principles of Epidemiology in Exercise and 公共卫生
• 定性研究方法
• 公共卫生管理和领导
• 卫生政策和社会变革

Although there are several required and recommended courses for the public health major, students still have flexibility in the curriculum to take courses of special interest. 例如, students may wish to pursue additional coursework in adolescent health, 妇女的健康, 老年医学, 生物学, 环境科学, 犯罪学, 国际文化研究, 城市研究, 拉丁美洲研究, 心理学, 社会学, 交流或研究方法. 视图 正规买球网站十佳排行的在线目录 要求和课程.

研究

的 Public health field is research and data-driven. Excellent research skills are fundamental to analyzing the broad impact of health problems. 学生s are encouraged to work with faculty on research or conduct their own. 

公共卫生专业学生 have the opportunity to work with faculty and other students to conduct novel research in their field of interest.

学生s gain valuable experiences in presenting their research at local and national conferences.  

实习

All public health majors must complete an internship. 实习 allow students to apply their studies to real-world problems. You can read more about internships and what you can do with a degree in public health on the 就业机会和毕业生能力页面.

社区服务

Many public health students take the opportunity to volunteer with community-based public health agencies. Service projects have included assisting various agencies such as DACCO (Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating 办公室) with the development, execution and evaluation of alcohol reduction strategies and the American Lung Association with programmatic needs. 学生s also participate in community health fairs, 进行呼吸系统和其他健康检查.

Participating in 好好生活 gives students practical experience in addressing public health needs through program planning, 实施与评价. 其中一些措施包括:

处方因素: educates students on the consequences of prescription drug abuse

轻松呼吸烟草/吸烟/电子烟同伴教育项目

小心你的后背: alcohol abuse reduction program that encourages students to lower their risk if they choose to drink alcohol

食品(关注学生的最佳营养): promotes healthy habits through balanced living and proper nutrition

安全而性感的斯巴达人: educates students on sexual health and making safe and healthy decisions

环境保护联盟: engages in environmental conservation and advocacy

活跃的思想:注重心理健康和心理健康

学生s who successfully complete the necessary coursework are eligible to sit for the national certification exam to become a 注册健康教育专科医生. 的 CHES designation after a health educator’s name is one indication of professional competency and commitment to continued professional development. 的 exam covers subjects such as public health program planning, 实现, 管理与评价.