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College for Public Health and Social Justice

Health, through justice, for all

Real, lasting social justice requires healthy, thriving communities. The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is committed to helping strengthen communities in St. Louis and around the world by finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems. And those solutions start with you.

When you choose SLU鈥檚 College for Public Health and Social Justice, you will have access to top-ranked programs in Public Health, Health Administration and Health Analytics 鈥� available in-person and online, as well as nationally renowned faculty, sought-after research opportunities and authentic community partnerships inspired by SLU鈥檚 Jesuit tradition and identity.

The College for Public Health and Social Justice works for and with communities, giving you the hands-on experience and expert guidance you need to achieve your career goals and promote health, well-being and justice for all.

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As a student in one of the College for Public Health and Social Justice's public health and related programs, you'll learn to meet and excel when faced with society鈥檚 biggest health care challenges.

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Public Health Programs

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Health Administration Programs

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Faculty in SLU鈥檚 College for Public Health and Social Justice conduct innovative research in diverse fields, provide nationally-renowned teaching to our students, and focus on finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems.

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Alumni Highlight

I love the integration of the St. Louis community into the SLU coursework.

Elena Dixon
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, 2022

Alumni Highlight

It鈥檚 the place I have spent the most time in and has made the greatest impact on me. It鈥檚 a place I care about very deeply.

Nebu Kolenchery
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, 2015

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Public Health and Social Justice News

Read the latest news and announcements from 麻豆传媒鈥檚 College of Public Health and Social Justice.

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Two SLU Faculty Members Receive Emerson's Excellence in Teaching Award

Two 麻豆传媒 faculty members received Emerson鈥檚 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award. Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D. (Education) and Christina Garcia, Ph.D. (Spanish) were both recognized for their teaching prowess. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards Program recognizes educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area annually for their leadership in and passion for teaching, their contributions to student learning, and their knowledge and creativity.

Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Names Two to Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

The Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at 麻豆传媒 will induct two new members to its Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame at a dinner on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business.

Campus Ministry Spring Break Trip Brings New Perspectives to Public Health Education

March 2024 will be the third time that MPH student Kristin Beduhn spends her spring break in the small-mountain towns of West Virginia. Beduhn currently fulfills a role as a SLU Campus Ministry graduate assistant, but has previously attended the 鈥業mmersion Experience鈥� trip offered through the organization as an undergraduate student. She now supports other undergraduate students on the trip.