The IU School of Public Health-Bloomington offers a broad range of dynamic learning experiences inside of traditional classrooms. But the knowledge you will gain through programs and research opportunities that take place beyond these settings truly sets us apart.
You'll find classes of all sizes at the IU School of Public Health—in lecture halls that hold dozens, classrooms small enough for lively debate or discussion, and laboratories loaded with opportunities for small group collaboration.
We're passionate about new, world-changing ideas. You'll be encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and present to your peers. As you get deeper into your studies, our class sizes tend to become smaller.
Best of all, you will have one-on-one help from an academic advisor as you map out which classes are right for your interests, your degree, and your career.
“School of Public Health students are able to go behind the scenes of worksite wellness with our organization. They help us implement our strategic plan by assisting with environmental changes, policy implementation, and focusing on prevention and wellness programming. We want to help these students apply classroom knowledge into the real world and help better position them for their dream job.” —Samantha Schaefer, Manager of Healthy IU, a community partner
Through community engagement and other hands-on opportunities in the field, you will be able to preview your potential career, make professional connections, and develop practical skills, all as you do the good work of enhancing the health and well-being of people from Indiana and across the globe.
No matter which area of public health you study, you will be able to find a way to apply what you know in the field and earn academic credit while you do it. Depending on your path, you might:
450partnerships with external institutions
326partnerships that involved students
60%of these partnerships were based in Indiana
"International experience was very valuable for me as it has provided me with another perspective on life and has increased my passion to use my education and work to help solve public health issues in India and around the world." —Student Janesh Karnati
Our faculty collaborates, participates in exchanges, and conducts research in nearly 50 countries around the world. These strong partnerships and networks create new opportunities for you to participate in research and outreach programs internationally. You might do a service project abroad while traveling on a faculty-led study tour, giving you first-hand insight into a developing country and its public health issues.
Because health issues know no national borders, the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington works with institutions in other countries to conduct research, teaching, and service initiatives aimed at improving wellness, quality of life, and optimized health for all.
Community leaders or organizations seeking to partner with the School of Public Health-Bloomington may contact the Office of Public Health Practice:
Bryn Hannon
Program Management Specialist
Email: bmhannon@iu.edu
Phone: (812) 855-5197
For more information on how international partners can collaborate with the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, contact personnel in the Office of International Affairs.
For opportunities including service learning projects, internships, faculty research, and international visiting scholar collaboration, contact:
Nicole L. Anderson, MPH
Director of International Programs
Email: nilander@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-856-3370
School of Public Health-Bloomington
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Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
Phone: 812-855-1561
Fax: 812-855-4983
