公共卫生是通过有计划和有组织的努力来预防疾病，延长寿命和促进健康的科学技术。着重于健康促进和疾病预防并在社区一级解决复杂的健康问题，学生将学习提供针对特定人群的健康计划，并通过广泛的课堂学习，动手经验/服务学习和实践获得实际经验。在他们感兴趣的领域实习。
Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting community health through planned and organized efforts. Public health professionals are at the center of many of the world's most pressing health and environmental issues. Now is the time when you can become a leader in this vital field through Gannon University's public health program.<br><br>Gain real-world knowledge through key public health courses including:<br>Public Health: Explore factors such as individual medical care, community-wide health projects, laws and other influences through an introductory study of community and societal health.<br>Epidemiology for Public Health :Study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease in populations and its influence on public health policy.<br>Public Health Internship: Apply the foundational knowledge gained from academic coursework in a professional public health or related setting of interest to refine critical thinking, problem solving, communication and professional skills.<br><br>Achieve the Possibilities<br>Our public health program is designed for your success. Through curriculum flexibility and high-quality educational opportunities, you can:<br><br>Prepare for a career in health-related agencies, medical centers, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, schools, private and public health organizations or local, state and federal health departments.<br>Earn the highest paid annual wage of USD 88,580 to USD 93,910 for public health workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.