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Public Health

Major Information

The Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University prepares professionals for broad-
based practice in public health. Master’s level student enrolled in the Master of Public Health program will
learn the integration of core competencies in the five basic areas of public health, with specialized expertise in
one: Biostatistics, Environmental health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Community Health. Other
programs offered include a Master of Healthcare Administration and a terminal degree in Public Health.
These programs serve both the full-time student preparing for a career in public health, as well as currently
employed health professionals seeking an advanced education to augment their existing skills and
background.

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General Information

Degree(s) Offered:

• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
• Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)

Sample Occupations

Activities Director
AIDS Educator
Biostatistician
Breastfeeding Support Coordinator
Childbirth Educator
Coach
Corporate Fitness Instructor
Corporate Sales Representative
Dietitian
Director, Wellness Center
Director, YMCA
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor

Environmental Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Epidemiologist
Facility Manager
Field Health Officer
Government Policy Analyst
Health Educator
Health Informatics Specialist
Health Technician
Healthcare Administrator
Human Resources Manager
Human Sexuality Educator

Industrial Hygienist
Minority Health Administrator
Nurse Midwife
Nutrition Specialist
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Personal Stress Manager
Personal Trainer
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Public Health Nurse
Public Health
Practitioner/ Educator
Public Health Social Worker

Recreation Manager
Refugee Coordinator
Rehabilitation Manager
Resident Services Director
Social Worker
Spa/Health Club Manager
Sponsorship Coordinator
Sports Camp Director
Sports Promoter
University Health Educator
Weight Management Specialist

Sample Work Settings

Assisted Living Homes
Business and Industry Companies/Firms
Campgrounds
Churches
Community Health Centers
Community Organizations
Colleges/Universities

Federal, State, & Local Agencies
Fitness Clubs/Resorts/Spas
Healthcare Companies
Hospitals
Non-Profit Organizations
Parks & Recreation Offices
Pharmaceutical & Hospital
Supply Firms

Physician’s Offices
Rehabilitation Centers
Schools
Social Service Agencies
Sports Teams
Tourism agencies
Travel agencies
Voluntary Health Agencies
Wellness Programs

Sample Employers

Alzheimer’s Association
American Red Cross
Augusta University
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
City Year
Early Autism Project
Emory Healthcare

Environmental Protection Agency
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gulfstream Aerospace
Kaiser Permanente
Memorial Health
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Northside Hospital

Optim Healthcare
Peace Corps
Savannah-Chatham County
Public Schools
St. Joseph’s/Candler
United Health Group
University of Georgia
US Army
US Dept. of Veteran Affairs
WellStar Health System
YMCA of the USA

Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations

View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Academic Catalog:

Georgia Southern Academic Catalog

Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:

www.onetonline.org

Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:

www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

Internet Resources

To explore values, interests, and skills:

FOCUS 2 bit.ly/focuscareer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $15

Self Directed Search – $15

http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/career/s tudents/assessments/

To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:

National Compensation Survey

www.bls.gov/ncs/

National Association of College and Employers (NACE)

http://www.naceweb.org/salary resources/index.aspx

Professional Organizations

Public Health Foundation
www.phf.org

Georgia Public Health
Association
www.gapha.org

American Public Health
Association (APHA)
www.apha.org

Association for Community
Health Improvement
www.communityhealth.org

World Health Organization
www.who.org

Georgia Southern Student Organizations

Public Health Student Association

Tips

• Get involved with faculty-supported research and present at university-level or professional
conferences and events
• Volunteer at various community and non-profit organizations
• Begin the search early for potential internship sites

Last updated: 6/27/2013