Public Health
Public Health is a minor offered at Methodist University, focusing on measuring and tracking the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases and other health conditions. The discipline uses population statistics, epidemiological methods, and demographic studies for the purpose of tracking, and therefore to prevent the spread of contagious diseases and other illnesses like drug addiction. In the United States most public health initiatives fall under the jurisdiction of federal departments of public health, such as the CDC or the Food and Drug Administration. Many public health professionals work in offices and laboratories with local or state health departments, hospitals, and colleges and universities.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Public Health educational background include behavioral health manager, medical records manager, biostatistician, environmental scientist, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a Public Health educational background. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Behavioral disorder counselor: $52,850
- Medical records specialist: $43,950
- Environmental scientist: $71,030
- Environmental science teacher: $96,520
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Public Health minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Paul Knudson using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the top jobs for those with a Public Health educational background include behavioral health manager, medical records manager, biostatistician, environmental scientist, and so much more.
Public Health focuses on measuring and tracking the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases and other health conditions. The discipline uses population statistics, epidemiological methods, and demographic studies for the purpose of tracking, and therefore to prevent the spread of contagious diseases and other illnesses like drug addiction. In the United States most public health initiatives fall under the jurisdiction of federal departments of public health, such as the CDC or the Food and Drug Administration. Many public health professionals work in offices and laboratories with local or state health departments, hospitals, and colleges and universities.
Minor Requirements
The requirements for the Public Health minor consist of 18-19 semester hours across both required courses and electives:
Required Courses
12-13 credits
| BIO 1530/1531 Fundamentals of Biology I with Lab (4) or ENM 1010 Environmental Science (3) | SOC 3880 Medical Sociology (3) |
| MAT 2200 Applied Statistics (3) or PSY 2500 Statistics for Psychology (3) or SOC 2200 Applied Statistics (3) | SOC 4000 Epidemiology (3) |
Electives
6 credits
Select two courses from the following course list:
| KIN 3115 Health Education (3) | SOC 3860 Drugs and Society (3) |
| PSY 3360 Health Psychology (3) | SOC 3800 – 3990 Special Topics in Sociology/ Anthropology – Global Health |
Contact
Paul Knudson, Ph.D.
