Public Health
Degree
Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor
School/College
Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies
The Egan School’s public health program is a prevention-oriented, multi-disciplinary field of study that combines science and social justice to promote conditions that protect and improve the health of people and communities.
Field Internships and Capstone Experience
Students are required to take an immersion field internship and complete a capstone experience. There will be opportunities to intern at diverse organizations such as intergovernmental agencies, humanitarian organizations, state public health agencies, and local hospitals. The capstone course will require students to apply the knowledge and experience they have gained throughout the program by completing an independent project under the guidance of a faculty member.
CEPH Accreditation
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÊÓƵÎÞÏÞÖƹۿ´'s four-year bachelor's program in public health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
The Program of Public Health at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÊÓƵÎÞÏÞÖƹۿ´ is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for accreditation (transitioning from an accredited undergraduate public health program). Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the Program directly with CEPH. If you have any information about the Program you would like to share with CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by December 30, 2024.
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Course Requirements
30 credits
15 credits
Contact Us
Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100
If you are a student who has an interest in the healthcare industry and wants to make macro-level change rather than just patient-provider work, public health is for you. Public Health teaches you how to serve those around you regardless of background; it is truly dedicated to making communities healthier and safer.
– Aliyah Seenauth
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