In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .
Public health is the prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in communities, both large and small. The Global & Public Health Sciences (GPHS) major teaches the tools of public health research and action. The major is intended for students who are motivated to identify health problems in communities and implement actions that will protect or improve the lives of large numbers of individuals, and is especially appropriate for students who wish to pursue advanced study that would lead to leadership positions in governmental or non-governmental organizations that deal directly with current and emerging health concerns in the U.S. or internationally. In addition to completing core courses in public health, global health and epidemiology, students take a minimum of one advanced course in each of the areas of Social & Behavioral Health, Biological Aspects of Public Health, Environmental Health, and Health Policy & Management. Additionally, majors are required to complete a minimum of three credit hours of supervised experiential learning in a laboratory or community setting.
Course Requirements for the GPHS-CALS major
All majors have faculty advisors in the Division of Nutritional Sciences with whom they meet regularly. Advisors help students plan course schedules and help find opportunities for special study or experiences outside the classroom.
Enrolling in this major is especially appropriate if you wish to pursue advanced study to prepare for leadership positions in governmental or nongovernmental organizations,working directly with current and emerging health concerns in the U.S. or internationally.
Opportunities in public health are numerous and growing. Students completing the major in Global and Public Health Sciences will be prepared to pursue careers in public health, public service, research, social entrepreneurship, medicine and other health careers both domestically and globally.
The Division of Nutritional Sciences is affiliated with both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Ecology. Most of the division faculty members work in Savage Hall, Kinzelberg Hall, Martha Van Rensselaer (MVR) Hall, and Weill Hall. In addition to housing offices, classrooms, and seminar rooms, these buildings contain research facilities, specialized laboratories, a human metabolic research unit, and computer facilities.
This major is offered by the Division of Nutritional Sciences . More information about this program can be found on the Division of Nutritional Sciences page, which includes descriptions of all of the majors that are offered.