What is public health?
Public health is the practice of preventing disease and prolonging life, often attempting to address the racial, ethnic or economic disparities in populations. Rather than focusing on an individual, public health officials attempt to keep communities safe by promoting a clean living environment, controlling the spread of pathogens, working for early diagnosis and prevention of disease, and educating individuals on how to best maintain their health. In the last century, the efforts of public health officials have produced vaccination regimens that decreased mortality rates, increased motor vehicle safety, fluoridated drinking water to prevent tooth decay in children and tooth loss in adults, and made workplaces safer. As you can see, public health is a broad discipline and there is an increasing demand for licensed professionals.
What does a person with a degree in public health do?
What courses should I take at Wittenberg to prepare for public health school?
What major should I pursue at Wittenberg if I am interested in public health?
Do I need to have medically related hours when applying to public health schools?
Is it important that I participate in extracurricular activities while at Wittenberg?
How can I locate the public health program that is best for me?
How and when should I apply to public health schools?
Do I need to go through the Pre-Health Professions Committee when applying?
What standardized tests are accepted by the public health schools?
Do I need to coordinate my application through a service?
Do you have any tips for preparing an attractive application?
What are some of the accredited public health programs in this geographical area?