Public Health - Geneva College

BA Major • Minor

Public Health

Discover how the implementation of effective Public Health systems can improve the quality of life for communities throughout the world

Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices. Geneva prepares students to engage in prudent care and responsible participation in culture and civic life that cultivates human flourshing and inspires vibrant hospitality.

Geneva prepares you to make a meaningful impact in your career, community, and life.

History of Public Health

Examine the history and present reality of public health systems.

Public Health Economics

Discover the importance and implications of economics in healthcare.

Health System Experts

Master the key approaches and heuristics of public health from industry experts provided through the online classes provided through our partnership with Rize Education.

Key Courses

Epidemiology

Understand and communicate the effect a disease has on a population

Population Health

Explore the role of both the citizen and the state in public health

Health Economics

Analyze the effectiveness of health policy outcomes through an economic lens

Demographics, Geo-Spatial Mapping, and Qualitative Research

Learn tools for understanding the impact that disease or other Public Health concerns may have on a population

Experienced & Accomplished Faculty

 Lynette Fair
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing
 Frederick Neikirk
Professor of Political Science and Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and Sociology
 Angela Johnson
Associate Professor of Biology and Department Chair
 Megan Tritt
Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Services
 Stephen Roberts
Associate Professor of Economics

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Geneva College partners with Rize Education to deliver a program that features exceptional online training from expert public health educators. This collaborative hybrid program gives students the advantage of an on-campus and online experience resulting the most comprehensive education available in this high-demand field.

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Geneva's Public Health program is an interdisciplinary program sourced in both political science and nursing to give students a broad depth of understanding that a career in public health requires. The program also features online curriculum from Rize Education who has conducted interviews with credible academic institutions and public health specialists from the World Health Organization to determine the key learning objectives of a successful undergraduate program in public health.

With a Christ-centered liberal arts background, epidemiology, and certain topics from sociology, anthropology, and political science, the program focuses on the following priorities:

  • An understanding of health systems and the various ways they are affected by politics
  • A strong background in quantitative studies, including Statistics, Probability, and Data Analytics
  • A foundation in the social sciences, including economics, anthropology, and sociology
  • An understanding of qualitative and mixed research methods
  • A deeper exploration of the role economics plays within public health

A Bachelor of Arts in Public Health addresses these concerns by functioning primarily as a social sciences degree. Students will develop an informed understanding of research methods and data analysis while surveying the history and present reality of public health systems. 

Students will learn about the role of both the citizen and the state in public health, understand the importance and implications of economics in healthcare, and master the key approaches and heuristics of public health. 

Geneva's commitment to faith and life integration will train students to think constructively and creatively toward solutions that strengthen communities and further the kingdom of God.

The Public Health program is designed to equip students with a capacity to evaluate and critique health policies from a biblical worldview. Students will develop critical skills that shape public health policies that have the potential to revitalize communities throughout the world. Geneva College together with Rize Education provides a comprehensive understanding of the history and present reality of public health systems and enables students to engage culture faithfully within this important field. Students will explore the roles of both the citizen and the state in public health, understand the importance and implications of economics in healthcare, and master the key approaches and heuristics of public health.

  1. Students will be able to assess the historical context of public health policies and use historical data to inform their positions.
  2. Students will be able to source, analyze, and explain epidemiological data to inform policy design.
  3. Students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of any given healthcare system.
  4. Students will be able to evaluate the failures and successes of modern public health policies in the context of health trends, including epidemics and the COVID-19 pandemic, and their relevance for future policy decisions.
  5. Students will be able to implement modern qualitative and quantitative research methods and evaluate the importance of those methods for a given problem.
This program is intended to provide students with analytical and critical thinking skills in the domain of Public Health, as well as the ability to design policy recommendations that accord with national health standards. By the end of this program students will have the following skills:
  • The ability to articulate the value of public health policy for societal, institutional, and individual prosperity from a biblical perspective
  • The ability to form and justify predictions on the future developments of public health and public health policies
  • The ability to describe and assess the current landscape of private, public and international institutions in public health policy and their relative roles and importance in enacting policies
  • The ability to describe how disease and health concerns manifest and develop at national and global levels, and describe the importance of the field of epidemiology and its impact on our communities
  • The ability to use data analysis techniques to inform public health policy decisions
  • The ability to faithfully assess the public risks associated with health services and health policy
  • The ability to construct public health policy recommendations using historical context, data, and application of truth
  • The ability to evaluate political considerations in the context for a given public health policy decision to make informed policy recommendations
  • The ability to communicate the purpose and compelling significance of a given public health strategy effectively

Career Outcomes

The Public Health Major is intended to prepare students for a wide range of career options

32%

Growth in available jobs over the next 10 years

104k

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of Health Care Administrators: $104,280

“The Public Health program at Geneva provides a strong background in quantitative studies, including Statistics, Probability, and Data Analytics-concepts that are crucial within the field.”

Be prepared for careers such as...

  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Health and Safety Engineer
  • Health Educator

Further your impact...

  • Pursue a pathway towards graduate programs in Public Health
  • Go onto Medical School with a greater understanding of the broader context of a physician’s work

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