Contact
Bethany Fortier
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Health Promotion Studies
bfortier@une.edu
Mission
The mission of UNE’s Public Health program is to prepare graduates to address the complex public health problems that global populations face through the generation of new knowledge, use of scientific evidence and collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
Program Description
The public health minor provides an opportunity for students interested in national and global health, as well as future graduate study in public health and/or other allied health professions to expand their knowledge in the area of public health.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| PUB 200 – Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| PUB 205 – Epidemiology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Select Two (2) of the Following Courses: | Credits |
|---|---|
| OS 424 – Health Education: Theory to Practice | 4 |
| PUB 212 – Determinants of Health | 3 |
| PUB 300 – Global Health | 3 |
| PUB 400 – Public Health Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| PUB 405 – Health Care Policy and Organization | 3 |
| PUB 420 – Community Health Assessment | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6–7 |
| Select Two (2) of the Following Courses: | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANT 211 – Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| BIO 445 – One Health | 3 |
| ENV 200 – Society, Population, and Environment | 3 |
| ENV 250 – Environmental Policy in Comparative Perspectives | 3 |
| NUTR 342 – Food Systems and Public Health | 3 |
| NUTR 410 – Nutrition Across Seven Continents | 3 |
| OS 200 – Medical Terminology and Health Literacy | 3 |
| OS 341 – Health and Wellness in an Aging Society | 3 |
| OS 434 – Substance Misuse Prevention | 3 |
| PSC 325 – Politics and Public Health | 3 |
| SOC 275 – Sociology of Food and Health | 3 |
| SOC 355 – Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SSW 330 – Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy II | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18–19 |
|---|
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 30, 2025.
The 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.
While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.