According to the University of Arkansas, "Public health is an exciting, diverse major that focuses on disease prevention and health promotion needs at the community level. Public health work is conducted by teams of clinicians, epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, environmental scientists, health education specialists, health inspectors, statisticians, and health administrators. Students receiving a B.S. in Public Health will be trained for entry-level public health positions found in government agencies, health corporations, and community non-profit organizations. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including: public health departments, non-governmental agencies, hospitals, health care management organizations, and health care accrediting agencies. The public health degree at the University of Arkansas is specifically focused on health promotion, health behavior and health education. In accordance, graduates are eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist credential."
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Administrative Research Assistant |
Manager |
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Air Quality Specialist |
Marketing Representative |
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Analyst |
Maternal and Child Health Specialist |
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Biostatistician |
Medical Assistant |
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CDC Research Analyst |
Medical Social Worker |
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Cessation Counselor |
Medical Staff Relations Specialist |
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Child Interview Specialist |
Mental Health Therapist |
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City Health Planner |
Microbiologist |
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Claims Examiner |
Nonprofit Organization Director |
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Community Outreach Coordinator |
Nutritionist |
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Counselor |
Outpatient Clinic Services Director |
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Crisis Intake Specialist |
Patient Care Assistant |
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Dentist |
Pharmacist |
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Disease Intervention Specialist |
Physician Assistant |
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Epidemiologist |
Policy Analyst |
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Epidemiologist |
Practitioner |
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Field Researcher |
Professor |
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Finance Manager |
Program Coordinator |
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Food Protection Agent |
Provider Relations Specialist |
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Fund Raiser |
Psychologist |
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Grant Writer |
Public Health Administrator |
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Health Management Coordinator |
Public Health Educator |
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Health Promotion Specialist |
Public Health Lawyer |
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HIV/AIDS Specialist |
Public Relations Specialist |
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Housing Quality Specialist |
Researcher |
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Human Resources Specialist |
Risk Assessment Analyst |
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Infection Control Practitioner |
Social Worker |
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Information Coordinator |
Therapist |
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Information Technologist |
Volunteer Coordinator |
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International/Global Health Specialist |
Wellness Program Coordinator |
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Lobbyist |
Writer/Editor |
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Ability to Work with Diverse Populations |
Enthusiastic |
Presentation Skills |
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Communication Skills (Oral & Written) |
Intrapersonal Skills |
Problem Solving Skills |
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Dedicated to Helping Others |
Positive Attitude |
Research Methodology |
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
American College of Healthcare Executives
American Public Health Association
American Society for Public Administration
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Council on Education for Public Health
National Association of Community Health Centers
National Association of County and City Health Officials
National Institutes for Health
National Public Health Leadership Development Network
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
