Public Health Advisors:
Melody Madlem, PE 108; 509-963-1971; madlemm@cwu.edu
Karen Elliott, PE 130; 509-963-1483; elliottk@cwu.edu
Students who major in public health are trained to be at the leading edge of prevention and health promotion. Specializing in either Community Health Education or Pre-Nursing in Public Health, students are prepared to work with individuals, groups or entire communities on a myriad of population-based health issues.
Public health is a dynamic and diverse major that offers many employment options. Employing agencies include, but are not limited to, governmental health departments, hospitals, clinics, non-profit health agencies, voluntary health agencies, international health programs, corporations, consulting firms, youth or school-based health programs, wellness clubs/clinics and healthcare delivery programs. Students MUST choose to specialize in either community health education or pre-nursing in public health.
Students must meet with a Public Health advisor to make application.
Special requirements other than departmental: HED 230 must be taken prior to HED 422. HED 230 and HED 410 must be taken prior to HED 475.