Public Health Minor

Public health touches everything from the air we breathe to the water we drink to the roads we travel. It’s about improving health on every level—helping people in hospitals, mental health services, and medical care; tackling big-picture challenges like disease prevention and cleaner environments; and building safer communities.

You will gain real-world experience in our program, including attending the CSU Health Policy Conference in Sacramento to explore state-level policy change and network with peers. Join future public health leaders by choosing a career that emphasizes health equity, honors diversity, and addresses community needs.

Practical Skills for Lifelong Impact

This minor prepares you for careers in health care, nonprofits, education, and more. Employers value graduates with a public health perspective in roles such as health educators, program coordinators, and wellness advocates.

Skills this minor helps you develop include:

• Analytical thinking
• Cultural competence
• Leadership and collaboration

Pair Public Health with Your Passion

Pairing this minor with your major provides a broader perspective, enhancing your career opportunities and preparing you to lead in a wide range of health-related fields.

Majors to consider:

• Kinesiology
• Nutrition and Food Sciences
• Political Science
• Social Work
• Sociology

Make a meaningful impact on community health and well-being. Our alumni have built successful careers at organizations like Butte County Public Health, Enloe Hospital, the California Department of Public Health, and the Alzheimer’s Association.