College of Education and Professional Studies
Population Health
Bachelor of Science | Major
Public Health, BS—Population Health Specialization
Public Health at CWU aims to educate and empower the emerging generation of public health leaders.
Population health focuses on the distribution of health across different communities. Understanding issues and situations that harm people’s potential for health, well-being, and quality of life enables public health professionals to develop effective strategies to improve outcomes.
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Casey Mace Firebaugh
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What You'll Study
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Public Health Core Courses
- PSY 362 - Introductory Statistics
- PUBH 230 - Foundations of Public and Community Health
- PUBH 240 - Writing in the Health Sciences
- PUBH 250 - Introduction to Health Policy and Systems
- PUBH 311 - Cross Cultural Practices for Health and Medicine
- PUBH 317 - Global Health Issues and Solutions
- PUBH 320 - Environmental Health
- PUBH 324 - Infectious and Non-infectious Disease
- PUBH 375 - Theories of Health Behavior
- PUBH 380 - Epidemiology
- PUBH 422 - Community Health Communication and Promotion
- PUBH 445 - Professionalism in Public Health
- PUBH 460 - Public Health Ethics
- PUBH 470 - Public Health Programming
- PUBH 465 - Research Experience in Public Health
- PUBH 489 - Academic Service Learning in Public Health
- PUBH 490 - Cooperative Education
- PUBH 488 - Culminating Experience in Public Health
Population Health Specialization
Department-Approved Specialization Electives
- HED 101 - Essentials for Healthy Living
- HED 310 - Drugs and Health
- HED 387 - Principles of Stress Management and Health Promotion
- NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition
- NUTR 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
- PUBH 318 - The Politics of Food and Health
- PUBH 209 - Consumer Health
- PUBH 351 - Community Building Strategies for Public Health
- PUBH 370 - Contemporary Issues in Public Health
- PUBH 376 - Community Food Strategies: Campus Garden
- PUBH 411 - Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Management
- PUBH 413 - Health Disparities in Rural and Frontier Communities
- PUBH 420 - Women’s Health Issues
- PUBH 421 - Maternal and Child Health
- PUBH 448 - Sexual Health
- PUBH 465 - Research Experience in Public Health
- PUBH 475 - Community Health Administration
- PUBH 479 - Senior Seminar in Public Health
- PUBH 480 - Grant Seeking and Administration in Public Health
- PUBH 489 - Academic Service Learning in Public Health
- PUBH 490 - Cooperative Education
Interdisciplinary Approach
You’ll benefit from a curriculum that integrates sociology, biology, and environmental science for a comprehensive understanding of population health.
Hands-On Experience
Gain practical experience through internships and community-based projects, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Utilize state-of-the-art resources and technology in your coursework, preparing you for modern public health practice.
Emphasis on Research
Engage in research projects that focus on population health issues, enabling you to contribute to the field while developing critical analytical skills.
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Community Partners
The program collaborates with over 10 local health organizations for internships and community-based projects, enhancing practical learning opportunities.
Class Sizes
Faculty professors will know your name and provide personalized mentoring as you develop your academic interests.
Job Growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% job growth for public health professionals over the next decade, highlighting strong demand in the field.
Why Study Health Science at Central?
- Gain experience through labs and internships that apply classroom learning to real-world health challenges
- Our programs support an interdisciplinary approach that lets you explore various fields like nutrition, public health, and physiology, preparing you for a wide range of careers
- You'll learn in the new Health Sciences building, featuring an ambulance simulator, an environmental chamber that can simulate altitudes and temperatures, and so much more
Careers
Epidemiology
Health Education and Promotion
Environmental Health
Healthcare Administration
Policy Analysis