Public Health at SIUE
Do you want a society where people live long, healthy lives? Public health works to address health disparities, injuries and premature deaths. Our Bachelor of Science in public health program provides a foundation in social and behavioral sciences, educational strategies, epidemiology, health policy, grant writing, and occupational and environmental health sciences.
The public health program is housed in the Department of Applied Health within the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior.
Why Public Health?
While healthcare practitioners treat diseases and injuries often one individual at a time, in public health we:
- Promote healthy behaviors, social and physical environments
- Conduct health promotion and education campaigns
- Improve health policies
- Monitor and prevent the spread of diseases
- Use data to improve the health of communities
In essence, public health focuses on the four "Ps":
- Prevention
- Promotion
- Protection
- Population health
Want to learn more about public health? Watch this short video.
What can I do with a degree in public health?
There are many careers for those with a degree in public health, including:
- Community Health Educator
- Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
- Environmental Specialist
- Injury Prevention Specialist
- Patient Navigator
- Outreach Educator
- Health Communication Specialist
Graduates with a bachelor's degree in public health can enter directly into professions that are growing much faster than average. The bachelor's degree is considered a desirable foundation for further graduate or professional programs, including nursing, epidemiology, healthcare management, medicine, and the Master of Public Health at SIUE.
