By adding a public and community health minor, you'll gain a deeper understanding of health and how to promote wellness in diverse settings and communities. This minor is especially valuable if you’re majoring in social work, education, nursing, or human bioenergetics.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
With a public and community health minor, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to promote wellness and improve health outcomes in diverse communities.
Critical thinking
Analyze complex health data and research findings.
Effective collaboration and communication
Work with interdisciplinary teams to develop health plans.
Understanding personal and public health issues
Study common health conditions and diseases.
Integration of Christian faith with the study of health
Examine health policies from a Christian perspective.
Address the whole person of your learners
Tailor health education to individual needs.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience. And Bethel’s size and vibrant community will allow you to pursue ways to get involved right away.
Faith-integrated learning
In addition to teaching critical thinking and best practices, professors also teach the integration of spiritual health as part of overall health and well-being.
Service learning
Service-learning opportunities through your classes or coursework will enrich your studies, preparing you before you leave Bethel.
Study abroad
You’ll have the chance to learn through trips across the world over a full semester, January session, spring break, and summer.
Real-world impact
How will this minor help my career goals?
By exploring public and community health and improving your skills in critical analysis, collaboration, problem-solving, and health literacy, you’ll open doors to numerous career opportunities.
Diverse healthcare careers
You can become a community health educator, hospital or clinic staff member, or senior healthcare facility staff.
Advanced healthcare roles
Gain the skills to pursue graduate programs and careers in nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant roles, or physical therapy.
Public health and social work
Specialize in fields like epidemiology, environmental health, or social work.
Nutrition and education
Work in nutrition or use your skills to educate others on health and wellness.
Start your journey
Explore Bethel for yourself
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll experience close mentorship alongside supportive and knowledgeable professors who always have an open-door policy.
Department of Community Health
Location
Contact
Diane Dahl Ph.D., M.S.N., RN
Interim Dean of Healthcare Programs and Dean of Nursing; Chief Nursing Administrator
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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Find your fit
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This flexible minor will complement almost any major you choose. But here are a few examples:
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