Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Wellness Curry College - Milton Campus, USA

The Public Health & Wellness major is committed to preparing students to excel in their chosen public health and/or health-related career. Our program cultivates student understanding of health and well-being by delivering innovative instruction that provides them with the knowledge and transferrable skills that are necessary for them to thrive in their careers after graduation. We pride our program on its interdisciplinary approach to health and wellness as our students must master both the natural and social sciences, providing them with a diverse understanding of public health prevention and research. In addition, our students are encouraged to embrace the diversity found in the human mosaic, cultural competence, health equity, and social justice as these are increasingly important in the field of public health and wellness. The student will receive a Bachelor of Science upon completion of this major.

Our program objectives have been adapted from student learning outcomes created by the Association of School and Programs of Public Health.

Program Goals

Our program goals include providing an education that will enable the Public Health & Wellness graduate to:

• Articulate the principles of health and wellness from the natural sciences perspective including biological and chemical sciences
• Acquire a proficiency in quantitative, informational, media, and technological literacy
• Cultivate an aptitude for scientific method and inquiry
• Explore the relationship between social justice, human rights, and health.
• Increase the capacity to work within teams and dedication to public health leadership.

Learning Objectives

The Public Health & Wellness graduate will be able to:

• Describe the interrelationship between natural and social sciences and their combined impact on health and well-being.
• Debate the relationship between social justice, human rights, and health.
• Discuss political and policy implications of public health.
• Articulate health and well-being through scientific and epidemiological language.
• Teach individuals, communities, and populations about health and well-being.