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Not sure what you want to do yet after college? The public health major is a gateway to many great career paths such as health and safety, policy-making, health education and more. Keep reading to see if this may be a good fit for you!

Why Study Public Health at Northwest

The public health major is perfect for students passionate about improving the health and safety of others. Other topics of interest may include disease prevention and management, health disparities, community safety and more.

By the end of this program, you’ll develop the critical thinking skills needed to effectively identify health problems, investigate health trends, develop solutions and interventions, communicate with stakeholders and become a leader in health and wellness. 

The world needs more public health majors. Curious which jobs you could land with this program after graduation? View our list of career options below and get your journey started. 

A Meaningful Career Path

“The reason I chose a degree in the School of Health Science and Wellness is because I like to help others and make a positive impact in the community and people's lives." - Brandon Cooper, student in the School of Health Science and Wellness

Career Opportunities

Here are just a few of the possible paths you can pursue with this major:

  • Community health specialist
  • Quality improvement coordinator
  • Public health administrator
  • Prevention specialist
  • Health education specialist
  • Public health researcher
  • Environmental health officer
  • Public policy writer

Martindale Hall Renovation

Martindale Hall, the home of Northwest's School of Health Science and Wellness will have seven new lab spaces through the new renovation, including a Sport Science lab and Recreation and Abilities lab.
Martindale Hall Renovation

Missouri Hope

The Missouri Hope Disaster Response Field Training Exercise is a rigorous three-day program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively to domestic disaster situations. This training is open to students of any majors, including public health majors.

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