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Community Health
Understanding and collectively addressing community health issues that affect the general health and wellbeing of community members and improving the quality of life for all.
Community Health – B.S. in Community Health
The Community Health program at Montana State provides students a solid foundation of social and behavioral science that guides our understanding and practice within the public health field. Students are exposed to many 'hot topic' public health issues that we face locally, nationally, and globally. By graduation, students will be well-equipped to take on key positions in diverse sectors of employment. Many students use their community health degree to pursue graduate programs in public health, nursing, counseling, and other healthcare professions.
Beth Rink, a professor of Community Health, won a $3.12 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for her research with American Indian youth and their families on the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana.
Montana’s Research Leader
Montana State leverages more than $120 million annually to support pioneering research
across our departments, institutes and centers.
Learn By Doing
Community Health students learn through class assignments, practicum, internships
and community service.
Adventure Awaits
Montana State is the No. 1 college in the U.S. for outdoor sports and recreation,
with world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fly fishing and close proximity to Yellowstone
National Park.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Undgraduate Community Health students have to the potential to pursue careers at local health and social service agencies to international health agencies affecting populations across the global arena.
Talk to a faculty member to discuss why you might want to consider joining the community health program. They are happy to schedule a time to meet and talk more about the community health experience and possibilities!