Explore how health and society influence each other and pinpoint our role as citizens in improving both. 

Why study Health and Society?

In this program, you’ll discover the basic ideas behind public health and health education. You’ll also learn about how things like where people live and their social situations can affect their health.

Check out interesting courses on topics like:

  • human sexuality
  • alcohol and substance abuse
  • nutrition

Explore our courses

 

100% Online Option

Whether you live off campus in another state or you just prefer to take courses from your dorm room, our Health and Society major offers a fully online option.

Double Major 

This 30-credit program is ideal for students who are already working in the field, or plan to double major in another health-related or equity, diversity, and inclusion-related major. Psychology, Sociology, and Women & Gender Studies are the perfect complements to the Health & Society major.