Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

The Manhattan College public health program aims to educate students on the core principles of public health knowledge to address health outcomes of the population through equity, policy and action. Students in the public health major receive a strong fundamental education focused on community impact, health equity, and social justice, which contributes to the mission of Manhattan College, the School of Education and Health and the greater Lasallian community. Public health majors will take courses that address health issues through the five public health disciplines: behavioral health/health education; biostatistics; environmental health; epidemiology; and, health services administration. Students in this major can choose from two concentrations within the field of public health: Community Health or Health Care Administration. As a public health major, you will complete a 120-hour internship. The practicum serves as an opportunity for students to gain real-work experience.