Program(s) Available: B.A.S., B.S.
Not sure what you want to do yet after college? The public health major is a gateway to many great career paths such as health and safety, policy-making, health education and more. Keep reading to see if this may be a good fit for you!
The public health major is perfect for students passionate about improving the health and safety of others. Other topics of interest may include disease prevention and management, health disparities, community safety and more.
By the end of this program, you’ll develop the critical thinking skills needed to effectively identify health problems, investigate health trends, develop solutions and interventions, communicate with stakeholders and become a leader in health and wellness.
The world needs more public health majors. Curious which jobs you could land with this program after graduation? View our list of career options below and get your journey started.
Public Health bachelor of science degree is available.
For transfer students the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a flexible, individually tailored degree for students pursuing a vocational, technical or associate degree. Coursework for these degrees build on workplace skills and practical career training provided by an associate degree. Students may find a B.A.S. appealing for the following reasons:
Please note this program is not a traditional four-year program. It is structured for transfer students. Check out more on the benefits of our B.A.S. programs.
Wed, March 26, 2025
(applied health science, exercise science, pre-athletic training & public health)
Wed, March 26, 2025
(sport management, recreation management & therapeutic recreation)
Wed, March 26, 2025
(health/PE & foods/nutrition)
Jayne White MPH, RN
Instructor
660.562.1305
jaynew@nwmissouri.edu
A Meaningful Career Path
“The reason I chose a degree in the School of Health Science and Wellness is because I like to help others and make a positive impact in the community and people's lives." - Brandon Cooper, student in the School of Health Science and Wellness
Here are just a few of the possible paths you can pursue with this major:
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The Missouri Hope Disaster Response Field Training Exercise is a rigorous three-day program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to domestic disaster situations. This training is open to students of any majors, including public health majors.
