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Public Health Education
As a Public Health Education major, you’ll become a passionate advocate for healthier individuals and stronger communities. Through this program, you’ll explore key wellness issues affecting diverse populations and gain the skills to educate, inspire, and lead positive change.
With this degree, you’ll be ready to jump into a career in health promotion, community outreach, or wellness advocacy—or take the next step with graduate studies in public health, health education, or other health professions. Whether you’re working with individuals or shaping policies, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to make a lasting difference.
Experiential Learning
- Intern for organizations such as the YMCA, Hult Center for Healthy Living, OSF Healthcare, and the Children’s Home Association of Illinois.
- Class projects in community, school, university and worksite wellness settings.
- Professional development and networking through national honor societies Eta Sigma Gamma and Kappa Omicron Nu.
Program Details
Career Opportunities
Community health education organizations, government programs, social service agencies, healthcare providers, local and state health departments, and corporations and universities are hiring public health education grads for positions such as:
- Health Education Specialist
- Prevention Specialist
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Youth Service Specialist
- Wellness Coordinator
- Public Health Internships