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Elmira College students interested in helping people will soon have the opportunity to learn about helping entire communities with a Public Health Minor. Starting in the fall of 2025, students can add the minor to their academic pursuits and learn how to build population-level strategies for improving and protecting health.
“This program will enable our students to enhance their plan of study and provide them with the knowledge and skills to assist those in the local, national, and international communities,” shared Deborah Woglom, Nurse Education Instructor at EC and program lead. “This will give our students a broader range of employment opportunities.”
"This accredited Public Health minor, offered in our local area, is an exciting opportunity to explore and process foundational Public Health issues while helping address Public Health workforce needs," added Matthew Marmor, Public Health Deputy Director, Steuben County Public Health.
The minor is a great first step toward a master’s degree in Public Health. Jobs in this field are growing, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting job growth to exceed the average growth for all fields. Those who work in public health often find roles at government agencies, hospitals, and other private healthcare organizations.
Courses in the minor will teach holistic approaches to keeping populations worldwide healthy. Students can learn about the effects of healthcare on women or travel abroad to understand how social policies affect public health. They can even tackle communication strategies during a simulated health crisis.
While anyone can add the minor, it particularly pairs well with students pursuing health sciences programs like Pre-Med and Nursing, or social sciences such as Human Services, Psychology, and Social Work