Careers
Related Skills
These skills will help you have a successful career in public health.
Our program at Illinois State will give you the education and experience to develop these skills.
Communication
Public health professionals are educators, coaches, and wellness advocates. Strong communication skills are essential to your success. You must be able to listen effectively and communicate clearly when you write and speak. Developing and presenting information in a clear and engaging way is important.
Leadership
A big part of public health is motivating others. Successful professionals in community health embody positive behaviors, and they are committed to helping others succeed.
Engagement
Community and public health includes a wide range of issues that change quickly. The more engaged and informed you are, the more success you'll find.
Being Successful in the Field
Develop strategies to impact attitudes, skills, behavior, and knowledge for improving the health of communities and people.
Related Fields
General job titles people with a Public Health degree might have include:
- Agency Coordinator
- Educational Services Coordinator
- Education Administrator
- Health and Fitness Manager
- Health Educator
- Patient Advocate
- Wellness Coordinator
Public Health majors at Illinois State have found success in the field.
Payton, ’24, Gibson City IL
Why Health Sciences?
“I chose Health Sciences because I love public speaking and am passionate about making the world healthier and happier. This major will help me reach my goals of educating youth about resources and health behaviors and being a support person.”
High points from your time in Health Sciences?
“Serving as President of Eta Sigma Gamma, studying abroad with other Health Sciences students, volunteering and conducting research in the community, being nominated and selected for the Health Education Major of the Year.”
Haley, ’23, Elburn IL
What have you been up to since graduating?
“I am a first-year graduate student at the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health.”
High points from your time in Health Sciences?
“I conducted research with two professors, which we presented at two national conferences. The study was also published in the Journal of American College Health.”
Any advice for new students in Health Sciences?
“Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you. Try new experiences, whether research, student organizations, department events or volunteer activities.”
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Radcliffe | 223 Bone Student Center | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Lanier | FSA 341 | jalanie@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8807 |