Do you find yourself motivated by the idea of increasing quality of life, health, and safety for communities large and small? When you earn your online public health degree from our College for Adults in St. Paul, Minnesota, you’ll gain the skills and experience to influence health and safety policies, improve the health of populations, and work for social justice.

You'll learn about public health foundations, global health, epidemiology, healthcare teams, and biological impacts on human health, all with a focus on ethics.

Our online degree program prepares you for employment in public health, strengthens the background of health professionals who are interested in public health practice areas, and provides an excellent foundation for students who are interested in pursuing graduate study in public health, pre-professional degrees (e.g. pre-Med, pre-PA) or related areas. After graduating with their bachelor's, students can move seamlessly into the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health program. In addition, a fast-track, "3+2" dual degree option is available for students who want to combine a bachelor's in public health with the MPH degree.

Community Health Worker Certificate

If you are interested in community health work, you have an opportunity to earn a  Community Health Worker Certificate (CHW).  As a CHW, you'll help diverse populations navigate the system and community services.

In addition to learning about the role of the CHW and how they connect community members to resources, students in the program gain skills in health communication, cultural competency,  health education and promotion, and emergency response and preparedness. Classroom discussions address current legal and ethical issues and students get real world experience working directly with community members through service learning and a practicum experience with a community partner. 

CHW Scholarship Support

Students pursuing the Community Health Worker certificate or the CHW concentration within the Public Health major may apply for a federal grant-funded scholarship to cover expenses for up to 24 credits. To be considered for the scholarship, apply for University admission and ask your admission counselor for more information.