Public Health Education

Why study Public Health Education at Gustavus?

Public Health Education teaches you the concepts and principles related to the American public health system. You will graduate ready pass the test to be a Certified Health Education Specialist. Through active engagement in courses, you will complete opportunities and case studies in health behavior, community assessment, epidemiology, and program development related to a broad array of community issues, public health services, and populations.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Public Health will be on your class schedule.

  • PBH-225Global Health Issues and Practice
  • PBH-330Health Behavior
  • PBH-240Epidemiology
  • COM-280Community Advocacy

What can I do with a degree in Public Health Education?

The Public Health Education major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Medicine
  • Health Coach
  • Public Health Educator
  • Community Planner
$69,189
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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