The public health major leads to a bachelor of science degree. It
prepares students for graduate education in public health and for
entry-level positions in a broad spectrum of private and public health
organizations. Students in the program receive a conceptual
understanding of interrelated health, environmental, economic,
educational, and social welfare issues.
To pursue a major in
public health, students must apply and be admitted to the Edward J.
Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Successful applicants
are those who apply after completing 40 credits, who have an overall
grade-point average of at least 2.5 or better, and an average grade of
2.5 or better in the 12-13 credits of prerequisite courses. Only grades
of C or better may count toward major requirements.
Applications to the Bloustein School are available in the college
dean`s office, in the academic unit, and online at http:
//policy.rutgers.edu/.
Prerequisites for the Major in Public Health (12-13 credits)
01:119:150 Biology, Society, and Biomedical Issues (3)
01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3)
10:832:232 Introduction to Public Health (3)
A 200-level or higher basic statistics course (3-4)
Major Requirements (34-35 credits) *
Core Courses (19-20 credits)
10:832:335 Epidemiology (3) or 11:375:40 Environment and Public Health: Epidemiological Aspects (3) **
10:832:395 Research Methods (2) and
10:832:396 Research Methods Lab (2) (Must be taken concurrently)
10:832:499 Research or Field Practicum (6)
At least one of the following:
01:355:201 Research in Disciplines (3) (Preapproved topics only)
01:355:302 Scientific Technical Writing (3)
01:355:303 Writing for Business and Profession (3)
01:355:315 Grant Writing (3)
10:832:339 Public Health Literature (3)
At least one of the following:
01:220:316 Health Economics (3) ***
10:832:332 Public Health Economics (4)
10:832:333 Financial Aspects of Public Health (3)
10:832:338 Health and Public Policy (3)
Electives (15 credits)
Students must complete an additional five courses of at least 3 credits
each, three of which must be 300-level or higher. Any nonrequired
public health (832) course qualifies as an elective, as do select urban
studies (975) courses and preapproved electives offered by other
departments (see program adviser or the program web site for approved
listings). Students are warned that the undergraduate colleges have
restrictions on whether elective courses can count toward both a major
and a minor, or toward two majors. Students should check with their
academic dean to make such a determination.
Nursing Home Administration Certificate **** (24 credit minimum)
Core Courses (21-22 credits)
01:920:303 Social Gerontology (3) ***
10:832:332 Public Health Economics (4) or 01:220:316 Health Economics (3) ***
10:832:333 Financial Aspects of Public Health (3)
10:832:334 Health Administration (3) or 11:375:406 Public Health Practice and Administration (3)
10:832:356 Public Health Law and Ethics (3) or 01: 730:249 Medical Ethics (3)
10:832:499 Field Practicum (NHA placement only) (6)
Elective Courses (3 credits)
01:070:307 Medical Anthropology (3) ***
01:377:304 Exercise and Aging (3)
01:830:335 Adult Development and Aging (3) ***
10:832:414 Culture and Health (3)
11:709:255 Nutrition and Health (3)
Independent study for elective credits may be applied if the student
contracts with a faculty member knowledgeable about aging or
administration or both.
