Students majoring in public health at The University of Toledo study how to create programs that promote health and prevent disease. Their goal: to improve the quality of life for people in communities all over the world. UToledo's public health program is housed within the College of Health and Human Services in the School of Population Health and explores critical health issues, such as: Disease prevention, Environmental health, Health behavior, Human sexuality, Nutrition, Substance abuse. UToledo’s focus is hands-on practice. Public health undergraduates: Opportunities to shadow health professionals during their first year, Earn credit through "mini-internships" with community agencies or organizations during their second year, Complete internships during their fourth year, Public health is a growing field with a variety of employment opportunities.