ADVOCATING WELLNESS IN COMMUNITIES
By earning a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, students can gain valuable knowledge and skills in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health promotion, making them well-prepared for a variety of rewarding careers in the healthcare industry. Public Health provides an excellent foundation for a career that can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Additionally, the demand for public health professionals is rapidly increasing, and holding a bachelor’s degree in this field opens up a wide range of fulfilling and lucrative job opportunities
Degrees
Public Health (B.S.)
Major
Why Study Public Health?
Morningside University’s Public Health program prepares students to improve the health of individuals and communities through disease prevention, health education, and population health initiatives. Students gain practical experience through internships, service-learning, and community partnerships while preparing for careers in healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Community-based experiential learning
- Public health internships and partnerships
- Population health and health promotion focus
- Strong preparation for graduate and professional programs
THE MORNINGSIDE DIFFERENCE
Research & Active Learning
Research is encouraged and celebrated, including at the annual Palmer Student Research Symposium where students present on a wide range of topics. Students also volunteer and take part in a variety of other community activities to practice and promote their disciplines.
Internships
You will have the opportunity to participate in an internship or immersive externship where you can receive up to 12 credits for paid professional training and experience in an accounting work environment.
Travel
You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, mission trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.
Morningside and Rize Education have partnered to offer degree programs in high-demand fields. The majority of classes are completed on-campus and in-person at Morningside, with Rize offering others online via their state-of-the-art technology platform.
LEARN BY DOING
RIZE EDUCATION
Morningside is committed to providing students with a positive return on their investment in education. That’s why we started career-oriented degrees in the highest-demand fields of today’s economy in partnership with Rize Education.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
A Public Health degree prepares you to improve the health and well-being of communities through disease prevention, health education, research, and policy. Graduates develop the knowledge and skills to address today’s most pressing public health challenges while promoting healthier populations at the local, national, and global levels. Potential careers include:
- Public Health Specialist
- Community Health Educator
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Public Health Program Coordinator
- Environmental Health Specialist
- Epidemiology Assistant
- Wellness Coordinator
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Public Health graduates work to improve community health, prevent disease, and promote wellness across a wide range of organizations. They collaborate with healthcare providers, government agencies, nonprofits, schools, and research organizations to develop programs, educate communities, and respond to emerging public health challenges. Graduates work in:
- Public Health Departments
- Hospitals and Health Systems
- Community Health Organizations
- Nonprofit and Human Service Agencies
- Government Health Agencies
- Global Health Organizations
- Schools and Universities
- Population Health and Wellness Programs
- Environmental Health Agencies
- Healthcare Consulting Organizations
- Insurance and Managed Care Organizations
- Research and Healthcare Institutes
- Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response Organizations
- Rural and Community Health Programs
Public Health students explore the science of preventing disease, promoting wellness, and improving health outcomes for entire populations. Coursework examines topics such as epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, healthcare policy, global health, and community-based interventions while integrating scientific, social, and analytical approaches. Through research, hands-on experiences, and real-world applications, students learn to develop solutions that improve the health of individuals and communities.
Related Majors & Minors
Still looking for the right fit? Check out some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.
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WHY STUDY AT MORNINGSIDE?
13:1
student/faculty ratio so you’re assured a quality education focused on you
99%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
65+
majors & pre-professional programs available
MEET THE FACULTY/STAFF
Kelli Flack
Associate Professor
My journey as a nursing educator is driven by a profound passion for both healthcare and education. I am dedicated to shaping the next generation of nurses, instilling in them the knowledge, skills and values necessary to excel in this profession. Guiding the nursing students through their educational journey allows me to play a crucial role in building the foundation of their nursing careers.
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Amanda Haverhals
Associate Professor
Apart from the essential nursing skills and knowledge, I hope nursing students at Morningside embrace the broader mission and values that extend beyond the classroom. I hope to cultivate a life-long passion for the field of nursing as they will need to adapt to the ever-evolving demands of the profession.
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Angela Keller
Assistant Professor
It is a rewarding experience to see Morningside students grow and develop throughout their education experience. Morningside University provides students with a vast range of opportunities and educational experiences promoting self-discovery, personal growth, and allows all students an opportunity to explore their interests and passions.
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