Public Health (Minor)
Today, more than ever, public health professionals are actively working to ensure the health and well-being of the public as a whole. Public health is one of the most vital and essential industries today as we strive to sustain and maintain healthy individuals and communities in a post-COVID world.
The minor in Public Health will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge while acquiring additional skills to launch or enhance a career in public health or a related field.
Concentrations
- Community Health Worker: Excellent preparation for a career in health education, health coaching, epidemiology, public health and policy.
- Data Analytics: Harness the power of ‘big data’ to improve healthcare, model and predict diseases and inform decision-making and policy, developing an in-demand skill set in a fast-growing area of healthcare
- Environment and Health: Explore the linkages between environment and health, especially in the area of preventative health, policy and public health.
- Non-profit Administration: Develop your expertise in healthcare administration in the non-profit sector with a deep dive into the economics, finances and operations of community healthcare organizations.
Faculty
Our faculty members are leaders in their fields. They believe in the power of personal experience—stressing mentorship, collaboration and project-based learning inside and outside the classroom.
Accreditation
Chaminade University of Honolulu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.