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Public Health Department

About Us

Department Chair's Welcome  

Rachael Dombrowski

Rachael Dombrowski. Ph.D., MPH

Department Chair, Public Health

Welcome to the California State University San Marcos Department of Public Health. Both our undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Public Health and our Master of Public Health (MPH) programs prepare a diverse professional workforce to meet the emerging public health needs of our local and global communities. Our curriculum addresses health disparities, embraces diversity, reinforces cultural competence, and emphasizes community‑engaged public health practice through research, service learning, and fieldwork.

Offered in a fast‑paced 16‑month format, the Master of Public Health includes a full 42‑unit curriculum and requires students to complete 180 hours of supervised internship experience with community partners and public health organizations across the greater San Diego region and beyond.  Students may pursue one of two concentrations: Health Promotion & Education or Global Health. 

Our Department also offers a comprehensive 120‑unit Bachelor of Science in Public Health. This can be completed in a traditional format (four years) or accelerated format (three years). The accelerated degree is completed through the SWIFT Health Programs (Scholars in Wellness and Innovation Fast Track Health Programs). SWIFT Health Programs were designed for first‑time freshman students interested in careers in promoting community wellness, advancing behavioral health equity, and entering high‑demand professional roles across the public health and human services sectors. The undergraduate curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in population health, epidemiology, health behavior, environmental health, and health equity, preparing graduates for entry‑level public health roles or advanced study in health‑related fields.

Our Public Health Minor offers undergraduate students a 15‑unit interdisciplinary pathway that complements a wide range of majors. The minor equips students with essential public health knowledge and skills that enhance their primary field of study and broaden their career opportunities.

We look forward to supporting you as you advance your educational and professional goals in public health!

Program Student Learning Outcomes

In accordance with the standards developed by the Council of Linkages between Academia and Public Health Practice and the recommendations of the Association of Schools of Public Health, students will develop skills in eight major areas:

  • Analytical/assessment skills
  • Policy development/program planning skills
  • Communication skills
  • Health disparities/cultural sensitivity skills
  • Public health sciences skills
  • Financial planning and management skills
  • Leader and systems thinking skills
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