This Occupational Track (Minor) combines critical perspectives on health with practical skills that prepare students to contribute meaningfully to public health in diverse work settings. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, the programme helps students understand health not only as a biological condition, but as a social phenomenon shaped by economic, political, environmental, and cultural factors.

Students explore key public health challenges in India and globally, while examining how governments, communities, and non-state actors respond to them. The track introduces foundational analytical skills in epidemiology to understand disease burden, patterns of illness, and population health outcomes. It also develops the ability to design ethical, culturally relevant, and evidence-informed health communication strategies.

Through experiential learning and field engagement, students build practical skills in community interaction, participatory health tools, and real-world problem solving. The programme equips graduates for careers and further study in health systems, development organisations, research, communication, and community health practice.