Public health

About us

The Public Health FIG is designed to give students the opportunity to meet and network with other public health students while providing foundational tools and intellectual experience that explores all the career options a public health major can provide. The Public Health FIG classes will allow students to interact with faculty and fellow students in an intentional manner. Engaging in this shared set of courses will help foster a sense of community and deliver early academic success tools.


First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) are offered to incoming undergraduate students. To apply, please complete the Fall 2024 FIG Selection Survey (submit your request early: seating is limited).

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Public Health block schedules

Building Blocks of Public Health

Classes Title Instructional Method Days and Times Room Bldg Credits Gen Ed
PH 3000 Public Health Administration Traditional M/W 1-2:15 p.m. 2104 State Hall 3  
PH 3100 Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health Traditional M/W 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2104 State Hall 3 SI,SS
          Total 6  

Understanding Health Inequalities

Classes Title Instructional Method Days and Times Room Bldg Credits Gen Ed
PH 2100 Introduction to Public Health Traditional M 5-7:30 p.m. 1114 State Hall 3 LS, NSI
PH 2500 Race and Ethnic Disparities in Public Health Traditional Th 6-8:30 p.m. 1109 State Hall 3 DEI
          Total 6