Public Health

About the Department

Public Health at the International European University in Poland is a Course focused on the improvement of global health. Public Health students and graduates use the latest research, education, and public policies to make sure we all stay healthy and safe from epidemics, food or water poisoning, or other health risks. Students will focus on how to tackle significant health challenges and reduce inequalities at global, national, and local levels.
The International European University degree aims to boost their chances of employability in the field of epidemiology, statistical analysis, Public Health training, public and social care, community health, and health care services. The great achievements of the Public Health sector are not only limited to the control and reduction of infectious diseases. Public Health also ensures safer workplaces, healthier mothers and babies, and access to healthier foods. Additionally, Public Health is about educating people on preventing health risks.
Public Health Faculty at the International European University also prepares professionals who can teach vulnerable communities and the general public how to better take care of themselves. It promotes better living habits like exercising, proper nutrition, and regular medical visits. Public Health specialists may also initiate programs that promote healthy habits and practices within families so that people know how to identify a health emergency and how to react to it.
Name of the specialty – Public Health.
Level of Higher Education – First (Bachelor of Science in Public Health) and Second (Master of Public Health) levels
Duration of studying – 3 years of full-time studying for a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and 2 years of full-time looking (Master of Public Health)
Medium of Instruction – English.

The Educational Process

At the beginning of your studying of Public Health at the International European University, our students will be introduced to modules and disciplines which are necessary for them to have practicum classes in the future during their educational process. Here are examples of modules on Public Health:
ETHICS OF PUBLIC HEALTH
This module introduces students to the normative foundations of public health in Poland and other countries-members of the European Union. To set the stage for the roles of public health law and ethics, students will learn about the emergence of bioethics as a normative challenge to the practice of medicine and research.
HUMAN RIGHTS
This global module helps students develop a practical idea of human rights-based approaches to public health and the ability to apply and analyze these approaches in the context of several public health challenges.
HISTORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH
This course provides students with a narrative explaining the development of the field over the past two centuries and a conceptual framework for analyzing public health practice more broadly.
QUALITATIVE FOUNDATIONS
This short module introduces students to the purposes, applications, strengths, and limitations of the qualitative methodological paradigm in public health research, including its use in conjunction with quantitative methods.
LIFE COURSE
In this course, students learn how life course approaches have emerged in public health, how health varies within and across the life course stages, and how understanding this variation improves public health policies and programs.
HEALTH ECONOMICS
The course prepares students to understand the varied components of healthcare costs, major economic theories of health insurance, models of investments in health, and health behavior and choice issues.

Every department (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy & Management, Population & Family Health, and Sociomedical Sciences) strongly emphasizes teaching and mentorship—in and out of the classroom. Accessible, engaged faculty mentors guide your academic path, open doors to research opportunities, and nurture your career goals. The practical classes in this field are a both required component and a highlight of the Public Health experience. You will work alongside public health professionals, experience the day-to-day realities of the field, and apply what you’ve learned in class to advance the cause of public health.
After completing the Public Health Course, students will have the ability to:
Compare and critique Public Health and healthcare organizations, systems, and approaches;
Evaluate the evolution and impact of Public Health programs and healthcare delivery on population health outcomes;
Define the three core functions of Public Health and explain how each contributes to primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of diseases in different settings;
Integrate historical and social justice lenses to describe major causes and trends of population health;
Apply concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion to function as an influential member of an interprofessional team;
Discuss the history and philosophy of Public Health;
Discuss the core values, concepts, and functions of Public Health in the United States and globally;
Demonstrate the ability to use Public Health data;
Apply concepts of population health;
Explain human health and disease across the lifespan;
Discuss the determinants of health;
Explain the fundamental characteristics and functions of the United States healthcare system;
Discuss basic concepts of health policy, law, ethics, and economics;
Communicate in oral, written, and electronic forms and through a variety of media to diverse populations;
Locate, use, evaluate and synthesize Public Health information;
Advocate for the protection and promotion of the public’s health at all levels of society;
Assess the needs capacity for health education programs;
Plan health education programs;
Implement health education programs;
Conduct evaluation and research related to health education programs;
Advocate for and support initiatives that promote the health of priority populations;
Communicate to establish and maintain successful health education programs;
Lead and manage health education programs;
Demonstrate professional behavior and professionalism as a health education specialist;
Demonstrate understanding of medical terms through analyzing and evaluating clinical findings from a patient’s medical record;
Create a complete medical record for a patient using appropriate and current medical terminology and documentation skills;
Demonstrate culturally sensitive, patient-centered communication about medical, emotional, social, and spiritual matters to patients, their families, and other caregivers.

Compulsory Subjects

Public Health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities therefore all studying processes are held with promoting healthy lifestyles, researching the disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases. Overall, studying Public Health means learning about protecting the health of entire populations. Students of the Public Health Faculty can choose either a natural science or social science focus. Public Health studying programs teach students theoretical approaches to Public Health problems, often requiring them to take the knowledge they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world situations through school-sponsored practicum opportunities.
Ethics of Public Health;
History of Public Health;
Human Rights;
Biology;
Calculus;
Epidemiology;
Environmental Health;
Health Policy;
Management;
Biostatistics;
Zoology;
Chemistry;
Physics;
Infectious Diseases;
Social Network Analysis for Public Health Research;
Essentials of Public Health;
Pathogens, Poverty, and Population;
Foundation of Public Health;
Pharmaceuticals in Public Health;
Chronic Disease Prevention;
Qualitative Research for Public Health;
Prioritizing and Planning in Public Health;
Bioethics;
Economic Evaluation;
Health Program Design and Implementation;
Gender and Health;
Infectious Disease Epidemiology;
Child Public Health;
Planetary and Global Health;
Sexual and Reproductive Health;
Nutrition Politics and Policy;
Comparative Health Systems;
Healthy Communities.

Career Perspectives

Public Health careers might be misunderstood because the field can be difficult to define. At one level, Public Health involves medical care provided within a community and outside a hospital setting. In a different context, Public Health can have global repercussions and refer to efforts to prevent epidemics and improve the health of entire nations.
With Public Health at the International European University being such a broad field, students typically focus their studies on a particular area. While undergraduate degrees may be specialized, this is especially true at the graduate level. Some concentrations in Public Health focus on math and statistics while others fall into the realm of social sciences. Others may result in jobs in public relations, marketing, or community outreach. The degree emphasis can also influence whether a graduate goes on to find employment within a government agency, a private firm, or a private consultant.
Biostatistician;
Medical and Health Services Manager;
Health Informatics Specialist;
Health Care Administrator;
Health Educator;
Community Health Worker;
Epidemiologist;
Field Investigator;
Research Analyst;
Environmental Scientist;
Quality Investigator;
Environmental Engineer;
Refugee Coordinator;
HIV/AIDS Educator;
Project Manager;
Health Services Manager;
Health Department Administrator;
Government Policy Analyst;
Health Education Specialist;
Health Promotion Coordinator;
Public Relations Manager;
Breastfeeding Support Coordinator;
Nurse Midwife;
WIC Nutrition Specialist;
Public Health Nurse;
Minority Health Office Administrator;
Minority Health Research Analyst;
Social Worker;
LCSW;
How To Become a Counselor;
Psychologist;
Psychiatric Nurse.