College Catalog
For more information about courses within the Public Health Department, visit the online, searchable College Catalog. The Undergraduate Catalog also includes academic department and major information, academic regulations and resources, admission standards and requirements, and tuition, fees, and financial aid information.
Majors and Minors
Public Health (B.S.) Major: The Public Health B.S. degree is recommended for students planning to pursue a career or continue graduate education in Public Health or related fields. This major is comprised of seven core courses plus one communication course, one information literacy course and a four-course track in which the student focuses one of the following areas: (1) Natural Science, Disease, and the Environment, (2) Social Science, Health, and Behavior Organizations, or (3) Business, and Health Policy.
Public Health Minor: The minor in Public Health will provide students with a foundation for understanding and participating in health promotion and disease prevention efforts. Students will learn about public health issues while integrating ethical principles and social justice frameworks in their coursework and experiential learning opportunities. Regardless of their primary major, the Public Health minor will benefit students intending to pursue a career in the healthcare professions as well as as employment in educational, government and not-for-profit organizations.
“Part of the Guilford culture is we learn things so we can be a voice and an advocate for people in the community.” — Maria Peralta Porras '20, Public Health Major
Public Health News and Events
As a Public Health major and Spanish minor, it was important to Laura Quiceno '20 to have an internship that connected both of my interests. An internship at Jones Elementary gave her this opportunity.
Like many students entering college, Michael Critton ’20 wasn’t sure what path was right for him. At Guilford he discovered that when you step out on faith, you often begin to clearly see where you’re going.
Berenice Fuentes-Juárez ‘20, a double major in Public Health and Biology with a minor in Spanish, has been awarded for outstanding leadership and service.
An international student from India, Biology major Kunga Denzongpa ’15 found her purpose, career path, and future spouse at Guilford.
Hannah Preston ’21 recently surprised herself. She discovered that because of her hard work the past three years she’d be graduating a year early. As unexpected as it was, the Public Health and Political Science double major was not unprepared.
Taylor Young ’22, a Public Health major with an East Asian Studies minor, has been active both inside and outside of the classroom through her volunteer work and extracurriculars.
Kamila Gonzalez ’26, a Public Health and Health Sciences double major with a Forensic Biology minor, has her sights set on dental school as she explores various interests in the field.
