IMPROVE WELLBEING AND REDUCE HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SOCIETY
Public Health is a holistic learning experience specializing in faculty-mentored undergraduate research and cross-disciplinary engagement within the classroom and community.
KEY BENEFITS OF THIS DEGREE
- Learn how to assess the needs of target populations, create program goals and objectives, and develop strategies to foster health behavior change interventions for individuals and communities.
- Gain insights from an innovative curriculum focusing on a variety of disciplines including public health, health promotion, health sciences and behavioral sciences.
- Explore service-learning opportunities and sharpen skills in community partnerships through the Public Health Student Organization and the Center for Health and Social Issues.
- Gain real-world experience by completing a 12 course hour internship in the Public Health arena.
WHAT CAN MY CAREER LOOK LIKE WITH THIS DEGREE?
$37K
Entry Level Avg Salary
8
Different Career Options
15
Different Career Paths
Helping kids live a normal life
GCSU intern improves quality of life for kids with Type 1 Diabetes.
CAREER PATHS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH MAJORS
- Epidemiologists
- State and local health department employment
- Biostatistics and Informatics
- Emergency Management
- Public Policy Makers
- Behavioral Scientist
- Environmental Health
- Global Health
- Health Services Administrator
- Biomedical Lab Specialist
- Health Educators
ADDITIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
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ACCREDITATION
The GCSU Public Health Program prepares future professionals to sit for the following certification: