What Can You Do With An Graduate Degree in Public Health?
Public Health Related Skills
- Program Management
- Understanding of Health Policies
- Lobbying/Advocacy
- Analyze Information and Data
- Computer Skills and Software Use
- Record Keeping
- Information Handling
- Understanding Laws and Ethics
- Investigative Research
- Interviewing Techniques
- Active Listening Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Mathematical and Statistical Skills
- Health Education
- Epidemiology Knowledge
- Presentation & Public Speaking
- Compare and contrast evidence
- Understanding Relationships
- Present specific viewpoints
- Ability to write clearly
- Perform Research
- Leading and Coordinating
- Evaluation of Ideas
- Understanding of Government
- Interpersonal Communication
- Care and Concern for Others
Related Career Titles
- Academic Policy Advisor
- Air Pollution Inspector
- Biostatician
- Child Immunization coordinator
- Grant Coordinator
- Health Advisor
- Community Health Specialist
- Health Policy Analyst
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- Emergency Response Expert
- Environmental Planner
- Health and Safety Specialist
- Health Coordinator
- Public Health Educator
- Corporate Medical Director
- Research Project Coordinator
- Public Health Administrator
- International HIV Specialist
- Laboratory Director
- Policy Advisor
- Local Health Officer
- Management Advisor
- Community Health Educator
- Regional Response Planner
- Reproductive Health Specialist
- Research Epidemiologist
- Research Project Coordinator
- Risk Assessor
- State/Federal Environmentalis
- Health Information Exchange Manager
- Health Planner
- HIV Outreach Specialist
- Virology Trainer
- Community Planning Specialist
Employers of Public Health Majors
- City and County Public Health
- Colleges and Universities
- Hospitals and Medical Facilities
- Corporations and Businesses
- Diagnostic Centers
- State and Federal Government
- International Health Foundations
- Educational Institutions
- Government Agencies
- Environmental Agencies
- Research Organizations
- Non-profit Organizations
- Research Laboratories
- Environmental Agencies
Job Posting Sites
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- UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center鈥檚 job posting site
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Career Planning Links
- 聽鈥� All inclusive health care career paths
- 聽鈥� Overview of public health career opportunities
- UIS Career Development Center聽骋翱础尝厂:听Helps you navigate the career planning process
- 鲍蝉别听FOCUS: Online career planning system provided by UIS Career Development Center
- UIS Department of Public Health 鈥撀�details the field of study and curriculum
- 聽鈥� Facts and details about Public Health opportunites
Professional Affiliations
- UIS Unite University of Illinois Springfield Alumni Association