DEPARTMENT OF

POPULATION HEALTH

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About the Department

The Department of Population Health prepares students for careers in public health, health administration, informatics, and community health. Through classroom learning, research, and field experience, students develop skills to promote wellness and advance health equity. Guided by expert faculty, graduates are ready to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.

Faculty

Meet the Faculty

Faculty in the Department of Population Health bring interdisciplinary expertise across public health, health policy, administration, and community health. They engage students in research and community-based projects, providing guidance and a real-world perspective throughout their academic journey.

The Student Experience

In the department, you’ll have access to the resources and opportunities you’ll need to enhance and extend your education.

Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid

Graduate population health students may be eligible for merit-based scholarships awarded competitively based on their application, with no additional materials required. Continuing students can apply for additional funding as opportunities arise. Need-based financial aid and campus employment options are also available through the Office of Student Financial Services to help students finance their degree.

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Diversity Statement

The Department of Population Health is committed to fostering a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates a diverse faculty, staff, student body, and community. The department is dedicated to preparing students to embrace and apply these same principles in all aspects of their lives.

Degrees & Programs

The programs include an interdisciplinary and broad program of liberal arts study, featuring a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, minors, and accelerated and dual-degree program options, allowing you to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five to six years.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

BS in Community Health BS in Health Science Minor in Community Health Minor in Nutrition Science

GRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

Master of Health Administration MA in Health Informatics MA in Public Health

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

Five-Year Accelerated Programs

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Internships

Population health internships connect classroom learning with real-world practice across healthcare, public health, and community-based settings. Students gain hands-on experience with leading hospitals, health organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups, developing practical skills, professional networks, and a deeper understanding of how health systems serve diverse populations. These experiences prepare graduates for impactful careers and advanced study across the health sector.

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Contact Us

DEPARTMENT Chair

Martine Hackett, PhD, MPH, CHES

Room 101B Hofstra Dome

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Study the factors that shape well-being across communities. Develop solutions that make health care more equitable and effective.

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