An Introduction to Career Pathways in Public Health

Are you passionate about keeping your community healthy and preventing illness? Then public health may be a great career for you. But there are so many ways you can contribute to public health—how can you find out where you fit in? This mini-course will guide you through resources to identify career pathways and opportunities in public health and help you identify how to find people who can guide you along your journey.

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Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify career pathways and opportunities in public health.
  • Recognize the role of mentorship and networking in career advancement.

Format: Self-paced training

Duration:  ~20 minutes

Arranged by: Dulce Rodriguez, Instructional Specialist

Subject Matter Experts: Heather Krasna, PhD, MS, EdM

Target Audience: Public Health Students

Published: June 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: None

Language: English
Advanced Credits: N/A
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Secondary Domain: Communication Skills