Public health students are trained to inform, empower and educate people about health issues and to mobilize communities to take ownership of their own health.?CBU's Public Health major provides students the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including public and private health clinics, hospitals, and wellness centers. Students learn how to influence healthcare trends by planning and evaluating both community and individual health programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, orally and in writing.
• Describe and discuss essential services that public health programs provide to protect and improve the health of populations.
• Use research tools and analytical methods to critically analyze, monitor and assess the health status of populations.?
• Interpret the impact of policies and legislation on individual and population health.?
• Understand cultural differences among populations and interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse backgrounds.