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Public Health is an emphasis on the role of healthcare in disaster situations including epidemics, pandemics, bio-terrorism and other public health issues. This concentration is available on-campus.  

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Required Courses

  • PHHB 1500 Foundations in Public Health
  • PHHB 4130 Community Health
  • PHHB 4880 Public Health Policy

Six credit hours from the following:

  • PHHB 3310 Injury Prevention in Public Health
  • PHHB 4040 Epidemiology and Prevention of Disease
  • PHHB 4950 Public Health Leadership and Advocacy
  • PHHB 4960 Public Health - Planning and Organization

Within the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, students choose two concentrations. Several concentrations that pair well with Public Health include:

  • Fire Service Management
  • Gerontology
  • Information Technology and Communication
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Private Sector Management
  • Public Administration and Management

A minor in Public Health is also available; for more information, see the Emergency Management and Disaster Science Academic Advisor.

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