Online Bachelor′s Degree in Public Health

Degree Type

Bachelor′s of Science (BS)

Study Options

Online
On Campus

Study Public Health Online at Monroe

Log in when you want, from wherever you want
24/7 online tutoring available
Networking opportunities
Project-based learning taught by professionals in all areas of health education

The Curriculum

A Monroe degree in public health provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the American public health care system. Learn to identify community health needs, collect data, and use critical thinking skills while planning programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. Courses are focused on education, injury prevention, disease prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

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Featured Course

Community Health Program Planning

Witness the interaction between community health programs and the client, and identify future needed services based on the needs of community members and specific population groups.

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Professional Opportunities

Working in the field is essential for road-testing your skills outside of academics, and for helping you narrow down where you want to work.

Recent internships have included:

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
Essen Healthcare
Mt. Sinai
NY Presybterian Hospital
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYU Langone
Weibo Medical Center
White Plains Hospital

Professional Connections

Clubs and honor societies offer a wealth of networking opportunities, and often give you information and experiences you don’t get in a classroom. At Monroe, there are several to choose from:

Allied Health Club, conduct health fairs, attend presentations, participate in community service
Alpha Eta, the national honor society for the allied health professions

Your Future Public Health Career

Your degree will prepare you for a variety of jobs in the public health field. Some typical positions:

Public health advocate: Educate community members on the best ways to achieve healthy lifestyles; identify public health threats.
Public health program specialist: Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate health information programs.
Public health emergency response coordinator: Direct emergency response preparedness drills. Develop response plans to meet departmental needs; compile and analyze data.
Public health policy analyst: Evaluate current health policies and identify how they can be improved.
Community outreach worker: Help an organization with public education, volunteer recruitment and coordination, media campaigns and fundraising.
Patient advocate: Help patients and families with financial information, address complaints and help patients understand their medical rights.
Health and wellness advocate: Keep patients focused on wellness in order to reduce the need for emergent and in-patient care.