# Public Health - BS - Major - Minor ![Public Health students in a classroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-04/100913_public-health-bs-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=5zJR6jrr) If you want to improve lives and build healthier communities, Montclair State University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is the place to start. Unlike clinical careers that treat individuals, public health focuses on preventing disease, promoting wellness and advancing health equity for entire populations—locally, nationally and globally. At Montclair, you’ll study pressing issues such as chronic disease, mental health, substance use, maternal and child health and healthcare access, all through a lens of social justice and health equity. You’ll also gain hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in government agencies, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, community clinics, schools, and corporations. ## Program Highlights - Choose from two concentrations — Health Education, Promotion, and Advocacy  and Health Systems Administration and Policy - CEPH-accredited program ensuring high-quality training - Integrated approach to local, national, and global health challenges - Hands-on learning through internships, research, and community partnerships With a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, you’ll graduate ready to promote health, prevent disease and lead positive change. You can also work toward a combined BS/MPH or combined BS/MBA. - [Apply Now](https://apply.montclair.edu/portal/admissions) - [Request Info](https://apply.montclair.edu/register/inquire) Program Format On Campus Estimated Program Cost In-state tuition is just **$8,294** per semester. [Undergraduate Cost of Attendance](/admissions-aid/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-costs "Undergraduate Student Costs") Concentrations Available Health Education, Promotion, and Advocacy Health Systems Administration and Policy School or College College for Community Health Area of Study Health, Clinical & Allied Health ### Public Health Concentrations Health Education, Promotion, and Advocacy Learn to design, implement and evaluate programs that address diverse health issues while reducing health disparities. The Health Education, Promotion and Advocacy concentration in Montclair State University’s Bachelor of Public Health program prepares you to become a community health educator dedicated to improving lives through disease prevention, health promotion and advancing health equity. You’ll gain the skills to design, implement, and evaluate health programs addressing issues such as cancer, obesity, substance use, mental health, adolescent health, maternal and child health, and more. This concentration emphasizes creating effective programs and advocating for policies that reduce health disparities, ensuring all communities have equitable opportunities to achieve good health. With a strong foundation in public health education and advocacy, you’ll graduate ready for careers in healthcare settings, nonprofits, government agencies and community-based organizations, or to pursue graduate study in public health and related fields. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/public-health-health-ed-promotion-advocacy-bs/). Health Systems Administration and Policy Develop skills to improve healthcare systems with a focus on equity and accessibility. The Health Systems Administration and Policy concentration in Montclair State University’s Bachelor of Public Health program prepares you for administrative roles within a health system. You’ll learn essential competencies such as using data to inform healthcare decision-making so that you can play a role in improving healthcare delivery whether you work for a small group practice, a senior living facility, or a local, state or federal health agency. You’ll explore how healthcare is financed and delivered and examine how policies shape healthcare access, cost and quality. Courses emphasize transforming health systems from focusing solely on treating illness to advancing prevention and health equity. Our graduates are prepared for diverse careers as case managers, project managers, policy analysts, patient navigators, hospital coordinators, data analysts and healthcare administrators, as well as for advanced study in public health, policy or healthcare management. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/public-health-health-systems-administration-and-policy--bs/). Public Health Minor A minor in public health provides students with basic knowledge about the major causes of poor health outcomes domestically and globally as well as how health promotion and disease prevention interventions can protect and enhance the health and well-being of populations. Because health affects almost every aspect of human life, a minor in public health is useful preparation for careers in many fields, including government and politics, communications and journalism, business, economics, medicine and nursing. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/public-health-minor/). ## Featured Faculty ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/0528153453amandabirnbaum.000.jpg?h=b1706abf&itok=sX24errB) ### [Amanda Birnbaum](/faculty-staff/amanda-birnbaum) - Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/1203151671lisaliebermancehsx2_0.jpg?h=9454125c&itok=UtbDsoj8) ### [Lisa Lieberman](/faculty-staff/lisa-lieberman) - Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/samliu_0.jpg?h=b8183d43&itok=XgW62z17) ### [Sze Yan Liu](/faculty-staff/sze-yan-liu) - Associate Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/api_service_account/091626_00120_Stephanie_Silvera-LAROSA.jpg?h=d7071701&itok=a2F8jbFZ) ### [Stephanie Navarro Silvera](/faculty-staff/stephanie-navarro-silvera) - Chairperson Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Questions? We're Here to Help. If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions. [Undergraduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/undergraduate-admissions-office) Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can. - - Telephone [973-655-4444](tel:973-655-4444) - Address Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100 [Department of Public Health](https://inside.montclair.edu/colleges-schools-research/cchl/public-health-department) Montclair's Department of Public Health works to advance the collective strength of populations, to foster healthy settings and healthy people. We are committed to cultural responsiveness in the development of public health professionals in our community. - - Telephone [973-655-4154](tel:973-655-4154) - Address University Hall, Room 4162 ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)