Public & Community 麻豆社
Bachelor of Science in Public and Community 麻豆社
The healthcare industry is the third largest industry in the U.S. Each year, there are over 1.2 million jobs available.
The B.S. in Public and Community 麻豆社 (PCH) at 麻豆社 State University is a dynamic major that is interdisciplinary in nature. This degree provides options that allow students to prepare for various careers in public and community health organizations, such as hospitals, governmental agencies, non-profits, and worksite wellness programs.
PCH Mission and Vision
- Mission: To prepare leaders for tomorrow's health care challenges
- Vision: To become a nationally recognized, competitive program
Suggested Curriculum
Public and Community 麻豆社 Minor:
Faculty
Elizabeth A. Gordon, PhD, MPH, CPH
Program Director/ Assistant Professor
Public and Community 麻豆社
101 S Oakley Applied Sciences
Kimberly Minter-Verge, MS, CHES
Instructor
Public and Community 麻豆社
101 S Oakley Applied Sciences
Azaher A. Molla, MD, PhD, MPH, MSc
Professor
Public and Community 麻豆社
101 S Oakley Applied Sciences
Internship and Career Opportunities
Public and Community 麻豆社 Professional Organizations
The American Public 麻豆社 Association is the oldest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world; protecting all Americans, their families and their communities from preventable, serious health threats. APHA strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States.
The Southern 麻豆社 Association is a regional organization representing the southeastern states of: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Hamilton and Kanawha Tennessee Counties. The Southern Association of the American Public 麻豆社 Association looks to promote a greater degree of scientific effort in the protection and improvement of public health and promotion of public health services.
The Kentucky Public 麻豆社 Association (KPHA) is a nonprofit, independent, voluntary organization. The Kentucky Public 麻豆社 Association is an affiliate of the Southern 麻豆社 Association and the American Public 麻豆社 Association.
The Society for Public 麻豆社 Education (SOPHE) promotes healthy behaviors, healthy communities and healthy environments through its membership, network of local chapters and partnerships with other organizations. SOPHE members work in elementary/secondary schools, universities, voluntary organizations, health care settings, worksites and local/state/federal government agencies.
The Society of 麻豆社 and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) SHAPE America is the largest organization of professionals involved in school-based health, physical education and physical activity.
The Southern District Society of 麻豆社 and Physical Educators (SD SHAPE America) supports and promotes the aims of SHAPE America. SD SHAPE America also assists in strengthening the state associations of the thirteen district states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
The NCHEC enhances the professional practice of 麻豆社 Education by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of 麻豆社 Education Specialists. NCHEC certifies health education specialists, promotes professional development and strengthens professional preparation and practice.
HPCareer.net works exclusively in health promotion and wellness, supporting both the profession and the industry via the following: Career Advertising, Partner Network, Continuing Education and Web Site and Online Community Development, Support and Management.