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The Northeastern Public Health major is for students with an interest in the sociocultural factors shaping health, public health policy, or administration. You will develop extensive knowledge in public health along with a solid grounding in the social and behavioral sciences.
This is a good fit if you’re interested in public health and society both locally and globally.
BA graduates often pursue degrees in law or public policy, urban planning, or work for social change in non-profit organizations.
As a graduate you can continue your education in public health and enter careers in health education, health administration, health policy, or health promotion.
BA graduates often pursue degrees in law or public policy, urban planning, or work for social change in non-profit organizations.
The program’s interdisciplinary focus encompasses courses on health policy, epidemiology, and biostatistics, paired with courses in psychology and other social sciences.
Gain a competitive advantage in the job market by choosing our PlusOne accelerated BA/master’s degree program in Public Health. The PlusOne enables you to complete both degrees in as little as five years.
Students take courses from categories listed below to connect public health knowledge with other disciplines.
Subject to change. Please check the academic catalog for the most current information.
Students in our Public Health major learn the value of working in the public health field via the class setting as well as on co-op. Our co-op positions allow students to learn and recognize the importance of professional behaviors both in the classroom and in the workplace. Students have the option to complete the program in four or five years, with or without a co-op experience. Other opportunities for study away or abroad and Dialogue of Civilizations are also available.
On-campus experiential learning options include:
Off-campus options include local and federal public health agencies and NGOs in Boston and around the globe.
