Social & Public Health Undergraduate Programs
Social & Public Health Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate programs in the Social and Public Health Department at Ohio University prepare students for a variety of health-related positions, including community, family and environmental health programs. Minors and certificates help students add expertise in areas such as gerontology, workplace, and global health.
Undergraduate Majors
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Human Development and Family Science (B.S.)The Human Development and Family Science major prepares students to support individuals and families in a wide range of community, health care, and human service settings.
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Health Services Administration (B.S.)As people require more health-care services, an ever-increasing number of capable health administrators are needed to advocate for the young and elderly and champion the underserved.
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Environmental Health Science (B.S.)Environmental Health Science professionals work as applied scientists to preserve and improve the quality of the environment and safety of the workplace.
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Community and Public Health (B.S.)Community and Public Health students learn how to assess the health needs of various groups and how to design and evaluate health programs to respond to identified health needs.
Undergraduate Minors
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Environmental Health Science MinorThe Environmental Health Science Minor is particularly appropriate with majors such as biological sciences and chemistry as well as Health Services Administration, and Community and Public Health.
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Community and Public Health MinorThe Community and Public Health Minor prepares students to assess the health needs of a particular group of individuals as well as to design interventions responsive to the identified health needs.
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Health Services Administration MinorThe Health Services Administration Minor is designed for students majoring in other disciplines who have an interest in careers in health services administration.
Undergraduate Certificates
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Appalachian Studies CertificateThe Appalachian Studies Certificate offers a foundation in Appalachian issues. It is a place-based study that provides transferable skills for students to use to understand other places beyond Appalachia.
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Online Global Health CertificateThe Global Health Certificate offers an interprofessional opportunity for students interested in gaining a global perspective on health care.
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Gerontology CertificateThe undergraduate Gerontology Certificate is designed for students of any major who want to develop expertise in working with older populations.
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Workplace Health and SafetyThe Workplace Health and Safety Certificate gives students a marketable academic sub-specialty in their primary area of study, making them more attractive to prospective employers.