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Public Health

Minor

Work with students to set them up to live healthy lives.

Health educators make an impact on a student throughout their entire lives. Set them up for success by learning the ins and outs of health education.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
1-2 years
Credit hours:
16

Why minor in public health?

The University of North Dakota offers the most comprehensive teacher education program in the state. Our program graduates teachers who enter classrooms in North Dakota, Minnesota and across the nation.

The minor in Health Education pairs well with any major in UND's education program. You'll gain the foundation of success in topics such as health, nutrition and education. You'll also select six credits from campus experts on topics that cover cultural studies and social sciences.

UND's Public Health Program

  • On graduation, you'll work with a certification officer to complete materials needed to obtain the appropriate teaching license and/or endorsement.

  • Earn additional teaching credentials such as a double major or adding more minors in fields such as athletic coaching and literacy, English language learners and special education.

  • Enhance your experience by studying abroad with opportunities at universities in Finland, Ireland, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway and elsewhere.

  • The college offers opportunities to be involved in scholarly research, including the search for grants and other funding.

  • All teacher education programs at the University of North Dakota are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 

Public Health Careers 

61K

Average annual salary for high school teachers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

4%

Job growth for high school teachers through 2028

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graduates of UND's education program are in high demand due to an acute shortage of teachers throughout the region and state. Job prospects look favorable for graduates who receive their teaching license in North Dakota.

Career opportunities are abundant in the region and in most places of the United States. Rural school districts as well as large cities need quality teachers. You are likely to have many choices selecting an employer that fits your geographic preference.

Required Public Health Minor Courses

PHE 101. Introduction to Public Health. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the population health approach to public health. Principles of evidence-based public health and tools for implementation including health communications and informatics, applications of social and behavioral sciences, and health policy, law and ethics. Methods for addressing non-communicable diseases, communicable disease and environmental diseases and injury. An overview of the U.S. health care system and comparisons with health care systems in other developed countries. Examination of public health institutions and systems at the local/state, federal and global levels as well as future issue in public health. F,S.

PHE 102. Epidemiology in Public Health. 3 Credits.

This course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and factors influencing health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed. Other topics include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, for example, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, and study design. F,S.

PHE 103. Introduction to Global Health. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the basic knowledge of health indicators, major determinants, and trends of global health. F.

PHE 301. Principles and Foundation of Health Education. 3 Credits.

The purpose of this course is to provide the students the historical perspectives of health and health education; professional issues and ethics; credentialing; principles, practices, theoretical frameworks, and foundations of health education. Prerequisite: PHE 101. F.

PHE 304. Health Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. 3 Credits.

This course is designed to prepare public health educators to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs that are context sensitive, culturally relevant, and technologically appropriate to the setting, the population of potential learners, and the resources available. Additionally, concepts and theories essential to program evaluation are highlighted. Prerequisites: Public Health Education major, PHE 101, and PHE 301. S.

Leaders that Do

Public Health program graduates are outfitted with the necessary skills to lead and make an impact in their communities.

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