Public Health Major
Get moving today and learn to foster a better quality of life for your community. The Bachelor of Science in public health at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ prepares students to become effective health educators who promote health and wellness for individuals, communities and populations. Health educators plan, implement and evaluate programs based on assessed needs of their target populations.
Why Choose Public Health Major at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥?
At SU, it’s a straight track to your career. Our program is aligned with the Areas of Responsibility of a Health Education Specialist, developed by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible and prepared to become a certified health education specialist.
We also prioritize experiential learning, and opportunities for hands-on experience abound. Students in our program complete a semester-long internship where they apply course material to a practical experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nonprofit organizations, corporations and government departments.
Students also have the opportunity to become a part of Eta Sigma Gamma, the only national health education honorary. Its mission is to promote the highest possible standards in education, research and service within the discipline of health education through student-led chapters in colleges and universities across the United States.
Graduates of our public health program become employed in a variety of settings, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations and health care. Graduates are also prepared to continue their education as graduate students of diverse disciplines, including:
- Public health
- Health education
- Business administration
- Public relations
- Occupational therapy
- Curriculum and instruction
- Psychology
- Social work
Meet Lauren - Public Health Major
Hear how Lauren is excited about the wide range of applications for the public health major, from applications in education to policy.
Careers for Public Health Majors
Our public health program prepares students to work with individuals, groups and families in a variety of settings, including health behavior organizations and wellness centers. With our program as your core, you could become one of the following:
- Drug Counselor
- Health Communications Specialist
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Therapist
- Recreation Coach
- Volunteer Services Coordinator
- Youth Program Specialist
Public Health Faculty with Real-World Experience
Our dedicated faculty offers students opportunities to make connections in their field of study.
Meet Your Public Health Faculty:
Deneen Long-White
Dr. Deneen Long-White is very proactive in the Public Health Program at SU and in her field, engaging with students in health initiatives on campus and dedicating herself to the quality of health education in the greater ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ community. She is the project director and principal investigator of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Eastern Shore Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program, which aims to increase the number of professionals who are prepared to work with families who are impacted by opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders.