College for Adults | Henrietta Schmoll School of Health
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 hybrid (on-campus and 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.
Program Details
Classes meet: Evenings and weekends
Time to completion: 24 months
Credits for major: 48
Cost per credit (2021–2022): $495
Start: Fall, spring, or summer
Most College for Adults students receive some form of financial aid.
A Public Health Program Designed for Busy Adults
You'll learn about public health foundations, global health, epidemiology, healthcare teams, and biological impacts on human health, all with a focus on ethics.
Each course for the bachelor's in public health for adult learners meets in a hybrid format, combining evening/weekend meetings on our St. Paul campus with online learning between sessions — perfect for busy adults.
Our public health 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 St. Kate's Master of Public Health (MPH): Global Health program, 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.
Students who graduate from the hybrid (on-campus and online) public health program from St. Kate's College for Adults will possess the skills and experience to enter into positions such as:
- community health worker/educator
- environmental health technician
- prevention outreach specialist
- program manager
- AmeriCorps or Peace Corps
St. Catherine University's public health program is accredited by The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).