HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?
For career and job-related information:
Elizabeth Mimms
Career Services Counselor
801-581-5624
350 Student Services Building
(Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)
For academic & class related information, please contact:
Anita Leopardi
Health Promotion and Education Undergraduate Advisor
University of Utah College of Health
Annex, Room 2117
Office: (801) 585-1081
anita.leopardi@health.utah.edu
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION DEGREE*?
* this degree can be applied to many areas of employment
Career Exploration Summary Handout
TYPICAL CAREER PATHS
Behavioral Science and Health Education
- Programming
- Disease Prevention
- Community Outreach
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Coordination
- Social Marketing
- Public Relations
- Teaching
- Assessment
- Research
Behavioral Science and Health Education Employers
- Local, state, and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations such as: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association
- Community mental health centers
- Local health departments
- Corporate wellness programs
- Fitness facilities
- Schools
- Colleges and universities
- Hospitals
- Research and development firms
- International health agencies
Health Policy and Administration
- Operations
- Finance
- Program Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Facilities
- Patient CareProvider Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Policy Development
Health Policy and Administration Employers
- Hospitals
- Health systems
- Clinics
- Medical groups
- Hospices
- Home health agencies
- Long-term care facilities
- Mental health facilities
- Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
- Academic medical centers
- Public health departments
- Government programs such as: Medicare, Medicaid
Environmental and Occupational Health
- Air Quality
- Food Protection
- Radiation Protection
- Solid Waste Management
- Water Quality
- Noise Control
- Housing Quality
- Vector Control
- Risk Assessment
- Management
- Policy Development
- Consulting
Environmental and Occupational Health Employers
- Government agencies such as: CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drug Administration
- Local and state health departments
- Armed services
- Private research facilities
- Environmental agencies
- Consulting firms
International Health
- Social and Economic Development
- Health Policy
- Demography
- Women’s Health
- Children’s Health
- Design of Healthcare Systems
- Disease Prevention and Control
International Health Employers
- International organizations such as: World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Bank
- Bilateral government development agencies such as: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Public Health Service, Office of International Health
Peace Corps- Nonprofit organizations such as: International Red Cross, CARE, Doctors Without Borders
CAREER EXPLORATION LINKS:
ONet Online: Customized Job Title Search
ONet Online: Medical and Health Services Managers
ONet Online: Medical and Public Health Social Workers
EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH:
Job Opportunities
National Associations & Foundations
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- Center for the Advancement of Health
- National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- National Safe Kids
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- American Association for Health Education
- American Public Health Association
- Association of Schools of Public Health
- Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
- Health Education Association of Utah
- National Association of Community Health Center
- National Association of County and City Health Officials
- National Human Services Assembly
- National Institute of Health
- National Public Health Leadership Development Network
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Society for Public Health Education
- The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- Utah Council for Worksite Health Promotion
Local Web Sites
Legislative Sites
University Health Education Programs
Organizations
Data & Statistics
Professional Journals
PUBLIC HEALTH
Career Library Books
Located in 390 Student Services Building, M-F 8-5
- 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For
- Careers for Health Nuts & Others Who Like to Stay Fit
- Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in the 21st Century, The
- Guide to Nontraditional Careers In Science
- Human Rights Internship Book, The
- Human Services Directory
- Job Bank Guide to Health Care Companies, The
- Jobs & Careers With Nonprofit Organizations
- Master the GRE 2005
- Opportunities in Holistic Healthcare
- Opportunities in Public Health Careers
- Peterson's Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health Information Studies, Law & Social Work 2005
- Resumes and Personal Statements for Health Professionals
- Resumes for the Health Care Professional
The Career Library has additional resources you may wish to review in related fields.