Public Health Minor
Minor
Introduction
If you’re passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of communities, a minor in public health could be an ideal addition to your John Carroll academic experience.
JCU’s public health program has a strong focus on social justice. Whether you’re preparing for a career in healthcare, human services, public policy, environmental science, or a related field, you will benefit from a deeper understanding of the factors and forces that impact population health.
Public Health Internships
Gain professional experience in a public health setting, such as with a government agency, nonprofit organization, community clinic, or healthcare provider.
Global Experiences
Boost cultural awareness through a medical immersion trip to countries like Jamaica or Honduras. Spend a semester abroad learning more about global health systems.
Academics
Program Overview & Outcomes
As a public health minor at JCU, you’ll get to choose courses that best fit your academic and career interests. Perhaps you’re a nursing major or pre-health student looking to add a public health perspective to your education. Or maybe you’re a political science or sociology major wanting to explore populations through a health and wellness lens. Whatever your future goals, upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of population and public health
- Show familiarity with concepts and uses of epidemiology to understand the prevalence and distribution of disease
- Display ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, teamwork, and professional conduct
Related Programs
The public health minor pairs well with programs in the natural and social sciences, as well as for students on the pre-health track. Common majors include:
Next Steps
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