New Public Health major focuses on nurturing healthy populations - The Pennsylvania State University

Health and Human DevelopmentThe new major prepares students for early careers in government public health agencies, nonprofit organizationsThe Penn State College of Health and Human Development has launched a new undergraduate degree program in public health, which prepares students to improve the health of populations and communities by preventing disease, promoting healthy behaviors, creating safe environments, and addressing the factors that influence health at a local, national and global level. Credit: kali9 via Getty Images. All Rights Reserved. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State College of Health and Human Development has launched a new undergraduate degree program — the Bachelor of Science in Public Health — to address a growing demand for trained professionals in public health-related fields due to community and global health challenges, aging populations, and an increased recognition of the importance of preventive approaches in healthcare.

The degree program is centered on the science behind public health topics and will develop students’ skills in epidemiology, health communication, public policy, global health and data analysis.