The Arnold School of Public Health offers both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science with a major in public health. Both degrees provide you with a strong foundation for careers in public health or other graduate programs. The B.S. program offers a broad-based natural-science curriculum that is valuable for students interested in graduate study in natural and environmental public health or students who want to enter medical school. Typical courses for the major in public health include: Introduction to Public Health Elementary Statistics for the Biological and Life Sciences Principles of Epidemiology Environmental Pollution and Health Personal and Community Health Psychology of Physical Activity Introduction to Health Promotion, Education and Behavior Health Problems in a Changing Society Community Health Problems Introduction to Health Care Management and Organization

A major in Public Health can prepare you for careers in: Local public health departments Not-for-profit organizations Governmental agencies International non-governmental organizations Academic institutions Hospitals and other medical or clinical settings Research laboratories Health and fitness centers Worksite wellness programs Peace Corps