Pre-Public Health
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Public Health Program in Pennsylvania
Are you interested in working in an interdisciplinary field that works to limit health disparities by promoting healthcare equity, quality and accessibility?
Study Public Health at a Christian University
Public health is a growing field with higher than average growth expected in the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Messiah’s mission and commitment to biblical justice and the ‘common good’ make the public health minor an excellent fit for those wishing to apply evidence in health science toward the goal of helping individuals and communities improve holistic health.
In the program, you will apply knowledge of epidemiology and statistics to human health and disease prevention strategies; study key determinants of health, including biological, behavioral, social, policy and cultural influences; identify health disparities and population-level solutions; and integrate strategies of health management within a practical learning experience. The public health minor includes an embedded experiential learning experience through an urban healthcare practicum with the Baltimore Urban Studies Program.
- Health and wellness manager
- Director of social services
- Emergency preparedness manager
- Researcher
- Health and safety officer
- Health educator
- Database and hospital administrator
- Community health program and outreach coordinator
- Occupational health and safety technician
- Healthcare consultant
- Biostatistician
Programs related to Public Health
Applied Health Science
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In the Public Health program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Public Health:
Public Health Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
MEET ALUMNI FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.