印第安纳大学与普渡大学印第安纳波里斯联合分校

About School

It’s a powerful word, but truly describes our academic programs and our goals for our research and service in public health and the health care system. We are committed to ensuring that our programs are rigorous, intellectually challenging, and rewarding. After all, together, we have the potential of improving the health of every community.

We invite you to join us as we prepare future leaders, discover best practices, and implement innovative approaches to building a healthier world.

The BSPH major in Community Health will prepare students to provide health education, promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices, prevent diseases, and enhance quality of life in communities. Students will obtain a foundation in understanding the social determinants of health, distribution of health and illness in diverse populations, and the disease risks among human populations. The Community Health major focuses on interdisciplinary efforts to address the physical, social, behavioral, mental, and environmental health concerns of communities and population at risk for disease and injury. Graduates will plan and evaluate health services in communities. They will coordinate the community efforts of government agencies and private organizations.

This major provides students with a foundation in understanding the social determinants of health and prepares graduates for program planning and evaluation of community health interventions.

1. Assess individual and community needs for health education.

2. Plan health education strategies, interventions, and programs.

3. Implement health education strategies, interventions, and programs.

4. Conduct evaluation and research related to health education.

5. Administer health education strategies, interventions, and programs.

6. Serve as a health education resource person.

7. Communicate and advocate for health and health education.