Career services
Career Services in the College of Public Health provides students with the resources and career development to take control of their career potential and future success as a public health professional. From discovering the right job and perfecting your resume to developing the confidence to land the job after graduation, know that you have the professional support for your career growth and readiness so you can make a difference in public health.
Meet with your career advisor
Make an appointment with the college’s senior career counselor to help you get ready for your public health career.
Public health career paths
A degree in public health can take your career in many directions to make an impact in the lives of others and communities you serve. Learn more about common career paths that can help you start your career journey.
Applied experiences
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BSPH Capstone Experience
Learn the requirements for, options that qualify and how to secure your BSPH capstone experience completed during the your final semesters of your degree.
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MPH Applied Practice Experience
The applied practice experience allows all Master of Public Health students to use what they learn in the classroom in a public health setting. Review the requirements.
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MPH Integrated Learning Experience
A public health project, such as applied research or practice-based project, to demonstrate understanding of foundational and specialization competencies. Get project guidelines.
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MHA Administrative Residency
A summer internship to engage in and develop leadership, management and policy analysis skills.
Services for employers hiring public health students
Career Services at the College of Public Health can also assist employers with their recruiting needs. Our professional and knowledgeable staff connects employers with current graduate and undergraduate students, as well as alumni, seeking applied practice experiences, internship and career opportunities. Our employer services include:
- Free posting of jobs, internships, applied practice experiences, and residency opportunities on Handshake Career Management System
- Creating a user account on Handshake
- Career fairs where you can interact and network with our talented students
- Meeting space for informational presentations to our students
- Arrangement of on-campus interviews
- Development of new applied practice experiences, residency or internship programs
- Learn how to host an MPH applied practice experience student.
Contact Career Services to arrange meeting our students for career opportunities.