College for Public Health and Social Justice

Health, through justice, for all

Real, lasting social justice requires healthy, thriving communities. The Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice is committed to helping strengthen communities in St. Louis and around the world by finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems. And those solutions start with you.

When you choose SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice, you will have access to top-ranked programs in Public Health, Health Administration and Health Analytics – available in-person and online, as well as nationally renowned faculty, sought-after research opportunities and authentic community partnerships inspired by SLU’s Jesuit tradition and identity.

The College for Public Health and Social Justice works for and with communities, giving you the hands-on experience and expert guidance you need to achieve your career goals and promote health, well-being and justice for all.

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Academic Areas

As a student in one of the College for Public Health and Social Justice's public health and related programs, you'll learn to meet and excel when faced with society’s biggest health care challenges.

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Public Health

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Health Administration

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Health Analytics

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Certificates

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Undergraduate programs

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Graduate programs

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Faculty in SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice conduct innovative research in diverse fields, provide nationally-renowned teaching to our students, and focus on finding innovative and collaborative solutions for complex health problems.

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Alumni Highlight

It’s the place I have spent the most time in and has made the greatest impact on me. It’s a place I care about very deeply.

Nebu Kolenchery
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, 2015

Alumni Highlight

I love the integration of the St. Louis community into the SLU coursework.

Elena Dixon
Bachelor of Science in Public Health, 2022

By the Numbers

Top 25%

of public health programs

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10K+

hours worked with local health agency partners

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degree programs

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Marvin And Harlene Wool Center

The work to bring CPHSJ together to North Campus began more than three years ago under the direction of SLU leadership, the office of the provost, and Ellen K. Barnidge, Ph.D., then interim dean.

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Study Spaces

Our new space on the second floor of the Wool Center includes multiple student workspaces for quiet work/studying and interviews.

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Gathering Spaces

The second floor of the Wool Center includes five common lounges available for study, rest or conversation.

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Welcome Area and Lobby

As soon as you step off the elevator, you’re met with a naturally lit atrium and lounge equipped with digital signage and groups of students talking, studying and reading.

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Digital Signage and Glass Hallways

Large glass windows throughout the exterior and interior of the floor allow for increased visibility, creating an open, inviting feeling throughout every corner of the space. Interior glass work and digital signage welcome faculty and staff and are accessible to students’ needs.

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