Minor in Public Health Program

Program Overview

Adelphi University's Public Health Minor complements any major, providing students with research skills, health promotion knowledge, and career opportunities in various fields. It prepares students for graduate studies in public health, research, health education, nonprofit work, government agencies, global health, occupational health, health consulting, and more. The program is designed to be completed alongside a student's major within their standard degree timeline.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Expand All:
• Complement Your Major:
• Public health minor complements understanding of health-related issues.
• Applicable to biology, sociology, psychology, environmental science, and political science.
• Research:
• Gain research skills through coursework and hands-on experiences.
• Assist in public health research projects, analyze data, contribute to scientific studies.
• Valuable for pursuing advanced degrees in public health or related fields.
• Health Education and Promotion:
• Design and implement health promotion campaigns.
• Conduct workshops, develop educational materials.
• Raise awareness about various health issues.
• Nonprofit and Community Organizations:
• Work in nonprofit organizations, community health centers, and advocacy groups.
• Disease prevention, access to healthcare, health equity, policy advocacy, community outreach.
• Government Agencies:
• Public health initiatives, data analysis, policy development, health education programs.
• Global Health:
• International health organizations, NGOs, global health initiatives.
• Infectious disease control, maternal and child health, health infrastructure development.
• Occupational Health and Safety:
• Assess and reduce workplace hazards, promote employee well-being.
• Develop policies and programs for a safe working environment.
• Health Consulting:
• Health policy analysis, program evaluation, healthcare quality improvement, health data management.
• Graduate Studies in Public Health:
• Stepping stone to pursue advanced degrees.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) or related field.
• Research, academia, leadership roles in public health sector.

Other:

• The program is open to students in any major.
• Students are encouraged to consult the department advisor, Dr. M. Pilar Martin, early in their studies.
• Course requirements can be found on the Registrar's website.
Please refer to official university resources for the most up-to-date and complete information.