The BA in Public Health is designed for those who are interested in working to improve health in diverse populations. The major will introduce students to the foundations of scientific and social knowledge relevant to public health, including:

1. Biological and life sciences and intersections with public health
2. Social and behavioral sciences as determinants of population health
3. Epidemiological principles
4. Quantitative and statistical concepts applied to public health
5. Healthcare programs and policies
6. The role of the environment in health
7. Public health practice

Students learn foundational concepts and approaches regarding health issues and their solutions, explore research methods (both qualitative and quantitative), learn to think critically about upstream and downstream approaches in the field, and use case studies and problem-based learning to define issues, assess populations, implement programs, gather evidence, analyze data, and evaluate efforts.

Through coursework, which includes a capstone experience, students are equipped to pursue multiple career pathways, including entry-level jobs in public health, or seek further graduate studies in the health sciences.