Introduction
The Public Health program is offered through the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. It provides students with a foundation in areas such as wellness and health promotion, disease and injury prevention, occupational and environmental health, health care delivery services and administration, epidemiology and population research and health threat preparedness and safety.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, public health professionals work in a wide range of services including infectious disease control, health problems of the children, older adults and the medically under-served, chronic disease management, health monitoring and surveillance, environmental/occupational safety, and emergency preparedness. The Public Health program prepares students for a wide variety of management and planning career paths in health care and disease prevention. These positions can be found in business, government, education, nonprofit, and health organizations. Continued study at the graduate level is also an option.
Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, service learning, related work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Ambulatory Services Specialist | Health Policy Practitioner | Planner & Program Analyst |
| Consultant | Industrial Hygienist | Program Director |
| Counselor | Investigator | Public Health Consultant |
| Dietician | Managed Care Coordinator | Public Health Nurse |
| Environmental Health Specialist | Medical Officer | Public Health Nutritionist |
| Epidemiologist | Medical Program Analyst | Research Assistant |
| Health and Safety Officer | Occupational Health Specialist | Residence Counselor |
| Health Center Administrator | Occupational Therapist | Social Worker |
| Health Educator | Outreach Worker | Supervisor of Medical Records |
| Health Officer | Physician | Training Coordinator/Director |
| Health Planner | Physician Assistant |
Types of Employers
| Private & Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Ambulatory Care Centers | Health Maintenance Organizations | Nursing Homes |
| Assisted Living Facilities | Hospitals | Pharmaceutical Companies |
| Community Health Centers | Insurance Firms | Psychiatric Hospitals |
| Educational Institutions | International Health Agencies | Rehabilitation Centers |
| Energy Conservation Firms | Laboratories | Social Service Agencies |
| Environmental Agencies | Mental Health Agencies | |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Centers for Disease Control | National Institute of Health, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion | Research Agencies |
| Community Development Agencies | National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health | Social Service Agencies |
| Health and Human Service Departments | Office of Health Research, Statistics and Technology | United States Public Health Service |
| Health Resources and Services Administration | ||
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| First Jobs of Recent Graduates | |
| Admissions Assistant, Memorial Sloan Kettering | Health Program Analyst, Bergen County Health Care |
| Assistant Buyer, AT & T Wireless | Managed Care Analyst, Johnson & Johnson |
| Coordinator of Public Outreach & Education, NJ State Department of Education | Partnership Administrator, Oxford Health Plans |
| Coordinator, Princeton Biomedical Research | Personnel Manager, Geriatric & Medical Company |
| Coordinator, Volunteer Services, E. Orange Hospital | Provider Administrator, Oxford Health Plans |
| Counselor, SERV Centers of New Jersey | Recruiter, Lehman Brothers |
| Counselor, Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) | Research Assistant, Institute for Health Study |
| Environmental Health Specialist, Orange Cty. Health Dept. | Staff Consultant, McBee Associates |
| Health Care Research Assistant, Verticles | Study Coordinator, Princeton Biomedical Research |
| Health Educator, Planned Parenthood |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni | |
| Administrator, UMDNJ Clin. Research Ctr. (MS Health Sci.) | Managed Care Coordinator, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ (MHA) |
| Asst. Health Officer, Middlebrook Health Commission (MS Public Health) | Management Consultant, Medical & Health Research Associates |
| Chief Medical Officer, St. Louis County Health Dept. (PhD Health Science) | Manager, Disease Management, Knoll Pharmaceuticals (MS Public Health) |
| Clinic Administrator, Community Family Planning Council | Occupational Therapist, Genesis Eldercare (M.Ed Health Education) |
| Coordinator, Advisement & Recruitment, Temple University | Physician, Jefferson Medical College (MD) |
| DP Audit Manager, Chubb & Son, Inc. (Master's MIS) | Project Manager, Educational Development Center |
| Health Care Management Consultant, Enterprise Info. Sys. | Registered Dietician, Health Awareness Center (M.S. Public Health) |
| Health Officer/Director, Middlebrook Regional Health Commission | Supervisor, Financial Info. Management, St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center |
| Lifestyle Coordinator, Pulte Homes |
Graduate Schools Attended
| Boston University, M.A., Public Health | Rutgers - Camden, MA, Public Policy |
| Boston University, MA, Social Work | Rutgers - Newark, JD, Law |
| Columbia University, MA, Public Health | Rutgers University Bloustein School, Master’s of City and Regional Planning |
| New York University, MA, Public Health | Seton Hall University, MA, Public Health |
| Philadelphia University, MBA, Health Services Administration | Temple University, MA, Liberal Arts/General Studies |
| Princeton University, PhD, Demography | UMDNJ, MA, Public Health |
| Virginia Commonwealth University, MA, Health Services Administration |
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Last Updated: 01/06/2011