About Monroe College

Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future. Monroe is recognized as a leader in providing a focused, career-oriented, quality education that integrates classroom learning with real-world experience.  Monroe offers a range of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Monroe is more than a college. It is a family, a future, a path to your career. Students, instructors, and staff work together to reach their goals and to have each other’s backs. Monroe works with you to jumpstart your career from day one. The practical skills you learn, your internships, the relationships you build with employers in your field — they’re all focused on your future. At Monroe, everyone’s got your back. You’ll be given the information and skills needed to empower you, solve problems and make decisions in the real world. You’ll be better positioned to compete in the marketplace and forge a path of your very own. Monroe’s faculty and staff are wholly committed to your success.  They will be your mentors, your advocates, your champions, and your cheerleaders, from the day you apply until the day you graduate and beyond. Rest assured, you will never feel lost in the crowd at Monroe.

About Program

Learn to identify community health needs, collect data, and plan programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. You’ll be taught by professionals in all areas of health education. They know their stuff, and they’ll teach it to you through projects that engage your critical thinking skills. A Monroe degree in public health provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the American public health care system. Courses are focused on public health education, injury prevention, disease prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Professional Opportunities

Working in the field is essential for road-testing your skills outside of the classroom, and for helping you narrow down where you want to work.

Recent internships have included:

• Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
• Essen Healthcare
• Mount Sinai
• NY Presbyterian Hospital
• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• NYU Langone
• Weibo Medical Center
• White Plains Hospital

Your Future Public Health Career

Your degree will prepare you for a variety of jobs in the public health field. Some typical positions:

• Public Health Advocate
• Public Health Program Specialist
• Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
• Public Health Policy Analyst
• Community Outreach Worker
• Patient Advocate
• Health and Wellness Advocate