Academic Programs
The Department of Public Health Sciences and Administration offers a variety of academic pathways for students interested in improving health outcomes, managing healthcare systems, and shaping the future of public health. Our programs include:
- Public Health (B.S. or B.A.)
- Health Services Administration and Management (B.S.)
- Health Informatics (Minor)
Our interdisciplinary programs prepare students to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Whether you're interested in global or maternal and child health, healthcare operations, or health data systems, our curriculum combines strong academics with real-world experience. Students benefit from study abroad opportunities, undergraduate research with faculty, student organizations, and internships with community partners at the local, national, and international levels. You'll learn from expert faculty and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and connections to pursue a meaningful career or advanced study.
Explore each program below to discover how the Department of Public Health Sciences and Administration can help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.
Explore Our Programs
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Public Health (B.S. and B.A.)
If you have a passion for improving lives and a curiosity about the complex dynamics that influence health outcomes, Public Health is the major for you. Delving into this field isn't just about preventing diseases or promoting healthy lifestyles; it's a multifaceted journey intersecting social sciences, medicine, policy, and advocacy. From unraveling epidemiological puzzles to crafting interventions that enhance population health, studying Public Health equips you with the tools to make meaningful, widespread impacts on society.
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Health Services Administration & Management (B.S.)
The Health Services Administration and Management (HSAM) major will prepare students to plan and manage health care operations including key tasks related to budget, hiring, scheduling, record keeping, compliance, policy and procedure implementation, and strategic planning.
Healthcare organizations, and the services they provide, are vital to the well-being of individuals and communities. Through this program, students will study both healthcare and business principles, gaining the ability to make data-drive solutions to deliver efficient and high-quality healthcare services. Students will also learn the skills needed to evaluate systems through data analysis and develop policies geared toward creating better healthcare organizations.
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Health Informatics (Minor)
Health informatics careers combine concepts and practices from healthcare, computer science, and information science. Students pursuing majors in health sciences, biomedical sciences, nursing, biology, psychology, interdisciplinary studies, and health services administration may choose this minor to enhance their current undergraduate program. They can also pursue careers in higher education and applied research.
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