Public Health
Stetson University's BS in Public Health is 32 units and prepares you for careers in community health, disease prevention, health promotion and health administration, as well as graduate and professional programs in medicine, nursing, law and public health. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you'll explore topics such as health equity, nutrition, food insecurity, environmental health and public health policy while building the knowledge and skills to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Why Public Health at Stetson University?
Stetson's Public Health program is intentionally flexible, allowing you to customize your coursework around your post-graduation goals, from medical and nursing school to careers in health promotion, policy or community health. You'll develop cultural competency, learn to communicate across diverse populations and gain a deeper understanding of the social and environmental factors that shape health outcomes.
By combining interdisciplinary study with a personalized academic pathway, the program prepares you to enter graduate or professional school with a broader understanding of patient and community health than traditional pre-health programs alone.
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“I was able to sit with people who actively make change in the community.”
— Abigail Gavin '23
Career Outcomes
Graduates from Stetson's Public Health program go into roles such as research and data analysts, epidemiologists, community health coordinators, health administrators, nutritionists and health educators. They work in diverse settings such as AmeriCorps VISTA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), environmental research centers, health insurance companies, hospitals, local and state health departments, non-profits, research institutions, clinical labs and health/patient advocacy institutions.
While graduates who pursued further studies have been accepted into prestigious postgraduate programs, including those for dietitians/nutritionists, law, medicine, Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Social Work, Master of Health or Business Administration, nursing and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Public Policy.
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Environmental Science and Studies for Public Health
- Robert Maglievaz, MSPH, CIH, RS, Assistant Professor of Practice, Public Health
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.
HATTER READYFrequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 32 units (128 credit hours), including major requirements and university graduation requirements. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Stetson offers merit scholarships, need-based grants, federal and state aid, work-study, and program-specific awards. More than 98% of Stetson students receive some form of financial aid.
Stetson University is located in DeLand, Florida.
Yes. The curriculum can be designed around medical school, nursing, or other health professional school pathways.
Yes, a minor is available.
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