How to Become a Public Health Administrator
Public health is a career field that focuses on communities and populations that are at risk of disease. Those who work in the public health sector ensure that the general population has access to appropriate physical health care programs, facilities and practitioners. They are also interested in the mental and environmental health of the populations in which they serve.
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Choose an area in public health that interests you. Some public health specialties include behavioral science, biostatistics, environmental health science, epidemiology, international health, nutrition and occupational safety.
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Choose a degree program that you want to enter. A bachelor's degree is often a minimum requirement to become a Public Health Administrator. However, a master's degree in public health or in a related field has become the standard for most positions. When choosing a program, look for schools that offer a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, a Master of Public Health and a Master of Science in Public Health.
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Ensure that the school you choose to attend is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Employers prefer to hire graduates of accredited schools because the accreditation assures that graduates have been trained under nationally established standards. Find a list of accredited schools at the Allied Health Schools website.
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Develop your bag of skills. Being a Public Health Administrator requires many skills. The job generally requires experience in the public health sector as well as extra education in your area of specialty. You must also be organized, have an understanding of human resource management, have experience in proposal and grant writing, keep up with current events and have the ability to synthesize and publicly comment to the public about events or emergencies.
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