The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Public Affairs, BS in Public Affairs - Health Policy Concentration

The program offers a comprehensive bachelor’s degree in public affairs with a focus on health policy. It covers key areas like health systems, policy analysis, and management strategies, preparing students to understand and improve healthcare services. Students will learn to evaluate policies, analyze health data, and develop solutions that can impact community health. The curriculum combines coursework in public policy, economics, and social sciences to give students a well-rounded view of health issues and the skills needed to address them.

The health policy concentration emphasizes understanding the complexities of healthcare delivery and financing. Students explore topics like healthcare reform, ethical considerations, and the regulation of health services. Through hands-on experiences and coursework, they develop skills in policy research, advocacy, and communication. This concentration aims to prepare students for careers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector health companies. It encourages critical thinking about the challenges in health policy and equips students with practical tools to impact change in the health system.