公共及社区卫生
现在比以往任何时候都重要, public and 社区 health professionals are called on to help solve our most challenging public health crises – including the COVID-19 pandemic, 慢性病发病率高, 阿片类药物流行, 健康差异, 气候变化. 无论是对个人的影响, 家庭, 社区, 或者政策层面, public health professionals play an essential role to support the health and wellness of all people in our society.
This concentration is designed to be multidisciplinary in which students to consider the social, 行为, 生物, and environmental determinants of population health. 学生 take courses in health promotion and disease prevention; global and environmental health; public policy, 法律, and ethics; communications; nutrition science; food, 文化, and society; 社区 nutrition; and research methods. The capstone of your program is an internship experience where you demonstrate your learning and gain valuable hands-on experiences. 和一位教员一起, you will identify a placement that appeals directly to your interests and aspirations.
The 公共及社区卫生 concentration can lead you to an exciting career path in health and wellness fields. You will be prepared to work in a wide variety of programs, organizations, and businesses. Common careers and opportunities for 健康与福利 – 公共及社区卫生 majors include:
- 社区卫生工作者
- 企业健康协调员
- 企业家
- 健康/健康教练
- 健康和/或营养教育家
- 记者
- 健康营销专员
- 政策倡导者或政策制定者
- 项目协调员或经理
- 公共卫生顾问
- 研究员
- Youth development program leader or director (e.g.、营地、诊所、基督教青年会计划)
You may also choose to pursue graduate studies in fields like:
- 生物统计学
- 牙科
- 流行病学
- 健康教育
- 医学
- 护理
- 营养科学或政策
- 心理学
- 公共管理
- 公共卫生
- 公共政策或政治科学
- 社会工作