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.
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.