Public Health
The goal of public health is to enhance health in human populations through organized community effort. A public health professional creates strategies which address community health problems in a practical, effective way: determining the causes of disease, disability and premature death; planning and organizing appropriate health services, including health education and policy. Public health practitioners do not treat health problems, but are involved, through community efforts, to prevent illness.
Concentration Areas
- Community Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Administration and Policy
- Internal Health
- Health Education and Health Promotion
- Public Health Nutrition
Education
At the undergraduate level, a Bachelor's in Health Education is offered at NAU. To move into policy-setting positions, however, an MPH (Master's of Public Health) is desirable. The three state universities in Arizona cooperate in delivering classes at each university and through satellite link.
To be considered for admission to the University of Arizona, applicants typically earn a Bachelor's degree, including the following requirements:
- At least one course in mathematics, biology, and social sciences
- Three letters of recommendation
- MCAT/GRE
For Further Information
American Public Health Professions
- The University of Arizona
- Health Sciences Center, Room 1115
- Tucson, Arizona 85724
- (928) 626-3200