Community Health

Community health prepares students to address the physical, mental, and environmental health concerns of communities and populations at risk for disease and injury. Use your college years to develop the essential skills below while preparing for specialized positions within your field.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular community health jobs today.

Health Services

Job Titles:
School/University Health Educator

Potential Employers:
Educational Institutions

Strategies:

Consider graduate programs for advancement opportunities
Become licensed/registered in your state
Gain experience planning educational programs
Develop listening and peer counseling skills
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
Seek internships or summer employment in healthcare settings

Industry Trainers

Job Titles:
Environmental Health Expert, Corporate Trainer, Industrial Hygienist, Personal Stress Manager, Worksite Wellness Coordinator

Potential Employers:
Various Businesses

Strategies:

Apply to graduate programs for best opportunities
Consider a minor or double major in business
Gain experience planning and implementing programs
Seek internships in area of specialization
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Develop listening and peer counseling skills

Health Care Administration

Job Titles:
Hospital Education Coordinator, Hospital administrator, Managed Care Administrator, Health Insurance Provider

Potential Employers:
Hospital, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation Facility, Doctor's Office, Insurance Companies

Strategies:

Apply for and attend graduate programs
Seek internships in area of specialization
Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
Obtain public speaking and presentation experience
Earn leadership positions in campus organizations
Demonstrate research skills and professional writing techniques

Nonprofit Advocacy

Job Titles:
Alcohol Drug Rehabilitator, Community Services Advocator, AIDS Educator

Potential Employers:
Social Service Agencies

Strategies:

Consider a minor in Sociocultural Studies or Social Welfare Studies
Gain volunteer and/or internship experience in area of choice
Develop excellent oral and written communication skills
Obtain knowledge of grant and proposal writing techniques
Develop listening and peer counseling skills
Learn about a variety of cultural and economic groups in your area

Government

Job Titles:
Political Lobbyist, Health Educator

Potential Employers:
State Legislative Committees, Various Government Agencies such as Center for Disease Control, USDA, National Institute of Health

Strategies

Consider a minor in Political Science
Complete an internship in the field or research project
Strengthen oral and written communication skills

Community Health Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "community health employment" in an online search engine.

Professional Community Health Associations

Need More Info?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From: http://www2.gaou.edu/sta/career