Public Health

Administration

Christopher C. Stobart, Program Director

Department Website

   https://www.butler.edu/arts-sciences/public-health/

Why Study Public Health at Butler University?

If you’re interested in a career evaluating the nature of health and the underlying societal causes of disease at an individual, community, and global scale, Butler University’s Public Health major may be the right fit. As a Public Health major, you will pursue learning and expand knowledge of the complex intersecting factors that shape health, developing the ability to think critically about global and public health. With an emphasis on social justice and diversity issues in health, you’ll take courses and participate in experiential learning that will expand your knowledge and understanding. You will be able to describe the interdisciplinary and interrelated nature of public health at a local/community, national, and global scale. In this major, you will also learn how to apply epidemiological and public health research methods, including statistics, to assess community health needs, assets, and outcomes.

This program is designed to be flexible and will prepare you equally well for direct entry into the workforce or the pursuit of graduate or professional studies. Graduates of this program can expect to pursue careers in public health, health policy and law, epidemiology, social work, health-related government careers, and more.

Public Health Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the complex factors that affect human health including biological, environmental, cultural, socioeconomic and systemic factors.
2. Describe the interdisciplinary and interrelated nature of public health at a local/community, national, and global scale.
3. Apply epidemiological and public health research methods, including statistics, to assess community health needs, assets, and outcomes.
4. Analyze the factors that contribute to health disparities and inequities and the solutions to address them.
5. Apply the principles and methods of public health to address current and future challenges.

Degree Programs

• Major in Public Health (BS,BA)