About Our Program
We are integrating perspectives from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities around one of the defining local, national, and international endeavors of our times—public health.
What is public health?
Public Health is an expansive field devoted to enhancing the health and well-being of communities and populations. As social beings, our health is deeply interwoven within society's fabric, touching on everything from business and medicine to climate change, civil rights, agriculture, and more. The interdisciplinary nature of our program offers a holistic understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing public health. That interdisciplinary nature is why we are Public Health & Society.
How is Public Health & Society related to the School of Public Health?
Public Health & Society is an undergraduate program offered within Arts & Sciences. Our core curriculum courses are taught jointly by a faculty member in Arts & Sciences and a public health faculty member. The School of Public Health is exclusively a graduate school, offering MPH and PhD programs. By combining the intellectual rigor of an Arts & Sciences degree with hands-on professional training, the Public Health & Society program equips you with the skills to make a real impact.
Join our growing program by enrolling as a Public Health & Society major or minor!
Embark on this exciting journey with us and become a pioneer in shaping a healthier, more equitable world. Grow your capacity to tackle big problems and make a difference at home and around the globe. Your adventure in Public Health & Society awaits!
upcoming
events
Structural Barriers, Community Solutions: Maternal and Child Health in the US and Beyond | Dr. Nate Miller
Hillman Hall, Room 200
Part of the Foundational Concepts in Public Health - PH&S Spring Speaker Series.
Public Health: Understanding Negotiation
Hybrid
In this session, we’ll tackle negotiation. What exactly is negotiation, when should you consider doing it, thinking about other benefits, and steps on how to get started. This workshop is for any student, but we’ll focus on our public health focused students.
Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
GPSi Changemakers Summit
Commons - Goldfarb Hall
Volunteering or working locally is a great way to get exposure to the policy and advocacy fields, especially when you’re just beginning your exploration. If you’re thinking about how to engage locally - either here in STL or in your own hometown - join us for our GPSi Changemakers Summit on Friday, March 27th!
Sponsored by the Center for Career Engagement.
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