The Public Health major at Fort Lewis College prepares students to improve health outcomes in communities through research, prevention, and policy. Students explore how biological, environmental, and social factors influence health while developing the skills needed to address complex public health challenges.
As one of only two undergraduate Public Health programs in Colorado, the program combines coursework in biology, communication, and health sciences to help students understand how diseases spread, how communities stay healthy, and how policies shape health outcomes.
Graduates are prepared to promote health equity and improve the wellbeing of communities locally, nationally, and globally.
What you will study in the Public Health Major
Students in the Public Health program explore how health is shaped by social, environmental, and biological factors.
- Coursework focuses on topics such as:
- epidemiology and disease prevention
- health communication and behavior change
- environmental health
- health policy and public health systems
- community health research
Students also gain hands-on experience through community partnerships and experiential learning opportunities across the Four Corners region.