This degree broadly prepares graduates in foundational public health concepts and processes that can be applied within multiple health-related disciplines and in graduate study. This degree is offered both in-person and online.<\/p>\n
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\n \n In-person<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n \n\n\nLearn more about our Bachelor’s degree in public health.\n\n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/314\/Screen-Shot-2025-01-10-at-12.47.17-PM-300x300.png\")
\n \n Online<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n \n\n\nLearn more about our Bachelor’s degree in public health.\n\n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nAbout Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\nNAU’s Public Health degree is uniquely designed to be individualized depending on your desired path. Whether you want to go straight into the workforce, or choose to pursue a graduate education, this degree provides a variety of electives that can be grouped to create an education tailored to you.<\/p>\n
Throughout the curriculum, service learning is infused, from assignments and courses to your capstone and internship. The program also offers a number of global health field school experiences so you can travel the world and earn credits towards your degree. This degree provides you with real, hands-on experiences to prepare you for your career and enhance your resume so you’ll be ready for the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n \n \n What can I do with this degree? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\nWith your degree, you’ll have access to meaningful careers in a wide range of settings. Possible careers paths you could explore include:<\/p>\n
\n- Health educator<\/li>\n
- Community health worker<\/li>\n
- Health researcher<\/li>\n
- Health policy analyst<\/li>\n
- Water quality specialist<\/li>\n
- Environmental health specialist<\/li>\n
- Social services program coordinator<\/li>\n
- Sexual health educator<\/li>\n
- Grant writer<\/li>\n
- Program evaluator<\/li>\n
- Epidemiologist<\/li>\n
- Disease investigator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or you could continue your education and pursue careers such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Occupational therapist<\/li>\n
- Speech-language pathologist<\/li>\n
- Physical therapist<\/li>\n
- Physician<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Nutritionist\/Registered Dietician<\/li>\n
- Teacher\/Professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n
Meet a faculty member Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/314\/directory-photo-for-Julia-Gardner-150x225.png\")
<\/span><\/p>\nMeet Julia Gardner, Program Director and faculty member for the Public Health undergraduate program at NAU. Recently, Julia was recognized with the Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. She says, “I’ve always had a passion for helping others. When I first started college, I didn’t even know what public health was. Like many of our public health students, I initially considered pursuing nursing. However, after a personal experience involving a family member suffering from a preventable disease, I realized I wanted a career dedicated to preventive healthcare.” Learn more about Julia on the blog<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Contact information<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \nJulia Gardner, Program Director<\/h5>\n
NAU’s Public Health degree is uniquely designed to be individualized depending on your desired path. Whether you want to go straight into the workforce, or choose to pursue a graduate education, this degree provides a variety of electives that can be grouped to create an education tailored to you.<\/p>\n
Throughout the curriculum, service learning is infused, from assignments and courses to your capstone and internship. The program also offers a number of global health field school experiences so you can travel the world and earn credits towards your degree. This degree provides you with real, hands-on experiences to prepare you for your career and enhance your resume so you’ll be ready for the workforce.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
What can I do with this degree? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\nWith your degree, you’ll have access to meaningful careers in a wide range of settings. Possible careers paths you could explore include:<\/p>\n
\n- Health educator<\/li>\n
- Community health worker<\/li>\n
- Health researcher<\/li>\n
- Health policy analyst<\/li>\n
- Water quality specialist<\/li>\n
- Environmental health specialist<\/li>\n
- Social services program coordinator<\/li>\n
- Sexual health educator<\/li>\n
- Grant writer<\/li>\n
- Program evaluator<\/li>\n
- Epidemiologist<\/li>\n
- Disease investigator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or you could continue your education and pursue careers such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Occupational therapist<\/li>\n
- Speech-language pathologist<\/li>\n
- Physical therapist<\/li>\n
- Physician<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Nutritionist\/Registered Dietician<\/li>\n
- Teacher\/Professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n \n
Meet a faculty member Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n \n \n\n<\/span><\/p>\nMeet Julia Gardner, Program Director and faculty member for the Public Health undergraduate program at NAU. Recently, Julia was recognized with the Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. She says, “I’ve always had a passion for helping others. When I first started college, I didn’t even know what public health was. Like many of our public health students, I initially considered pursuing nursing. However, after a personal experience involving a family member suffering from a preventable disease, I realized I wanted a career dedicated to preventive healthcare.” Learn more about Julia on the blog<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n Contact information<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \n \nJulia Gardner, Program Director<\/h5>\n
With your degree, you’ll have access to meaningful careers in a wide range of settings. Possible careers paths you could explore include:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Health educator<\/li>\n
- Community health worker<\/li>\n
- Health researcher<\/li>\n
- Health policy analyst<\/li>\n
- Water quality specialist<\/li>\n
- Environmental health specialist<\/li>\n
- Social services program coordinator<\/li>\n
- Sexual health educator<\/li>\n
- Grant writer<\/li>\n
- Program evaluator<\/li>\n
- Epidemiologist<\/li>\n
- Disease investigator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Or you could continue your education and pursue careers such as:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Occupational therapist<\/li>\n
- Speech-language pathologist<\/li>\n
- Physical therapist<\/li>\n
- Physician<\/li>\n
- Nurse<\/li>\n
- Nutritionist\/Registered Dietician<\/li>\n
- Teacher\/Professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n\n
Meet a faculty member Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
\n \n\n<\/span><\/p>\nMeet Julia Gardner, Program Director and faculty member for the Public Health undergraduate program at NAU. Recently, Julia was recognized with the Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. She says, “I’ve always had a passion for helping others. When I first started college, I didn’t even know what public health was. Like many of our public health students, I initially considered pursuing nursing. However, after a personal experience involving a family member suffering from a preventable disease, I realized I wanted a career dedicated to preventive healthcare.” Learn more about Julia on the blog<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nContact information<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n\nJulia Gardner, Program Director<\/h5>\n
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