Public Health

Degree

Bachelor of Science, Major, Minor

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The Egan School’s public health program is a prevention-oriented, multi-disciplinary field of study that combines science and social justice to promote conditions that protect and improve the health of people and communities.

What You'll Learn and Do

Let your passion lead you.

This area of study is perfect for students who are motivated by social justice and the reduction of health disparities, both locally and globally. 

Access the support and expertise of a nationally ranked faculty.

The public health program will provide students with education, mentorship, and opportunities that will promote students’ attainment of core competencies of public health practice.

Transform the Fairfield community.

Students will have an impact on public health practice through responsive and sustainable community engagement.

Make your mark.

Through both internship opportunities and capstone projects, students will contribute to public health knowledge through interdisciplinary research and practice.

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Field Internships and Capstone Experience

Students are required to take an immersion field internship and complete a capstone experience. There will be opportunities to intern at diverse organizations such as intergovernmental agencies, humanitarian organizations, state public health agencies, and local hospitals. The capstone course will require students to apply the knowledge and experience they have gained throughout the program by completing an independent project under the guidance of a faculty member.

Accreditations

CEPH Accredited Bachelor's

CEPH Accreditation

Fairfield University's four-year bachelor's program in public health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

The Program of Public Health at Fairfield University is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for accreditation (transitioning from an accredited undergraduate public health program). Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the Program directly with CEPH. If you have any information about the Program you would like to share with CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by December 30, 2024.

CEPH Website

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Course Requirements

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves Fairfield University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

Career Preparation

Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

Academic Support at Fairfield

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