Degree programs within the Department are some of the fastest-growing programs at Cal State East Bay. Students majoring in Public Health and Health Sciences are driven to improve the health of their communities and California. They are preparing for careers in fields such as public health, health policy, law, health education, program planning and evaluation, community health, behavioral health, occupational safety, and more. The Department's programs focus on understanding human health from a population perspective with a strong emphasis on health equity, social justice, and the health effects of dynamic physical, social, and political environments. It asks students to think critically and to explore health from a variety of perspectives and to understand the role that culture has in constructing health.<br><br>The Department also emphasizes problem-based learning which is core to its approach. The Department's goal is to help students develop critical thinking, effective teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills. The general BS in Health Sciences is designed to be flexible for students who may wish to pursue a career in clinical fields (such as medicine, law, nursing, physician assistant, or other allied health fields), want to explore human health more generally, or want to design a program of study with their advisor.