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
A Great Fit For
- Someone with a passion for promoting healthy living and wellness.
- Individuals who enjoy working with data, analyzing trends, and interpreting information to inform decision-making.
- Professionals adept at working collaboratively.
- Those with strong communication skills.
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.
PROGRAM FEATURES
- Morningside Faculty: You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with our Faculty who have extensive knowledge in the subject area.
- Dr. Ajay Rangaraj – Dr. Ajay Rangaraj is a practicing physician and a consultant to the department of HIV, Hepatitis and STIs at the World Health Organization, Geneva. He played a pivotal role in developing the current WHO guidelines for treating HIV and communicating that information to world governments. Dr. Rangaraj is also a graduate of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with a MSc in Public Health. He is the primary creator of the Public Health Major.
Ebola. Avian Flu. Tuberculosis. CoronaVirus (COVID-19). HIV/AIDS. Malaria. When people think of public health, these are the names that come to mind, and indeed, with our increasingly interconnected world, the spread of epidemic diseases is a major public health issue.
However, Public Health is much more than mere crisis response. Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices. It covers a wide range of sociological, scientific and mathematical approaches and seeks to improve standards of living, affect healthcare policy, and prevent the looming crises that stem from issues such as Antibiotic Resistance.
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
Kelli Flack
Assistant 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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Sharlene Georgesen
Professor
I love the students at Morningside, the opportunity to watch a student grow in their thinking skills, their ability to apply new knowledge to situations and build on what they already know. I like having the students in class early in their academic career as sophomores and then again as juniors and seniors.
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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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Samantha Rozeboom
Assistant Professor
The culture at Morningside is welcoming and has a sense of community. I feel respected and part of a team. My input is valued and I am able to learn from my colleagues as well as students, and I am pushed to be challenged.
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Brenda Wimmer
Assistant Professor
My hope is that Morningside students will develop a passion for creative, lifelong learning along with a sense of empowerment to improve the world wherever they are.
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