全球健康
什么是全球健康?
The study of global health provides an educated view of potential solutions for widespread health 问题. Students study the health of different cultures and countries, 以及它们之间的区别, by investigating what policies are helping health 问题. 全球健康 students also learn to identify health needs of different communities across the globe and consider how to positively impact the overall health of these communities.
全球卫生对我来说是正确的道路吗?
问自己几个问题:
- Are you interested in how policy shapes the public’s health?
- 你对做研究感兴趣吗?
- Do you want to make health more accessible and equitable for all?
Students who study global health are fascinated by health and well-being, 被驱使去帮助别人, 享受研究和教育. Research and education are the backbone of the profession, 但是把研究成果转化为可用的, understandable material to the average person is a key component to the career as well. If you are passionate about discovering how public health is shaped and are eager to help communities through education, 全球健康 may be the career path for you!
我要上什么样的课啊
全球健康 students begin by taking more general health classes, 比如营养, 卫生保健经济学, 健康的通信, and Environmental Health and then progress to take more specific courses in the field, 如人口健康, 世界卫生系统, 全球卫生问题, 公共卫生流行病学, 和更多的. The courses create a deep foundation for understanding 全球健康 问题 as you further your education.
What is PUC’s 4 + 1 in 全球健康 all about?
PUC and Loma Linda University (LLU) have signed an agreement to provide a seamless transition of students from PUC’s Bachelor of Science in 全球健康 to Loma Linda University School of Public Health’s Master of Public Health (MPH) in 全球健康.
Students that meet the qualifications can now complete an MPH in 全球健康 in 5 years vs six years.
为什么选择全球卫生职业
What qualifications do I need to meet to enter LLU and graduate with MPH in one year vs two years?
Students in the PUC BS in 全球健康 program with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher will be considered for admission into the LLU School of Public Health for one more year at LLU for a Master of Public Health degree with a major in 全球健康. See and work with the 全球健康 advisor for more information.
What can I do with a degree in 全球健康?
A degree in 全球健康 will provide you with an expansive introduction to the field of public health. 全球健康 professionals can be employed in a variety of settings in both the private and public settings such as hospitals, 私人及非牟利机构, 以及联合国儿童基金会等卫生机构, 联邦应急管理局, ADRA, Maranatha and the UN are all examples of organizations that can utilize individuals with an in-depth knowledge of 全球健康.
A BS in 全球健康 can lead to many careers or paths, including the following:
- 健康教育家
- 健康促进专员
- 社区卫生工作者
- 项目协调人
- 社区验船师
- 项目分析
- 研究助理
- Platform for continuing education in medical, dental, pharmacy school or master’s degrees
- Continuation in Master Public Health Degree (MPH) and specialization for one year at LLU or additional years at another university.
I love science and health, but I am also interested in other fields. 全球健康仍然适合我吗?
“全球卫生是 一个 高度跨学科的领域, rapidly evolving field that spans health sciences and also bridges a broad range of academic disciplines, 包括农业, 社会学, 业务, 工程, 环境科学, 法律, 英语与心理学.” National Center for Biotechnology 信息 (ncbi.nlm.国家卫生研究院.gov)
There are countless ways that you can combine a study in 全球健康 with other interests for a prosperous career path! 下面是一些例子:
- If you are interested in writing and 英语, you can work as a policy maker or grant writer.
- If you are more 业务 minded, you can own or manage a non-profit health agency.
- A student interested in education can affect individual and community health as a health educator.
- If you have a passion for economics, you can share the understanding of global economics.
- 对 心理学感兴趣的学生 & research can use the systematic analysis to increase understanding of complex global health problems, 问题, 和行为.
- Your strong math and analytical interest can lead to epidemiological research.
- If you are drawn to international relations, you can work with a humanitarian aid agency on 全球健康 initiatives and advocacy.
Will I be able to find a job with a 全球健康 degree
According to the Department of Labor and Statistics, employment of community health workers is projected to grow 13% from 2014 to 2024, 高于所有职业的平均水平. Growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs. Organizations which mostly employ graduates with a Master’s in 全球健康 are as follows:
- 政府机构
- 非政府组织(ngo)
- 救灾组织
- 国际援助和发展机构
- 国际卫生组织
- 研究和学术机构
- 难民保健组织
| 工作位置 | 平均工资 | 到2022年的就业增长 |
|---|---|---|
社区卫生官员 |
$38,180 |
25.1% |
健康促进/教育家 |
$55,260 |
19% |
健康项目经理 |
$103,680 |
23.2% |
全球健康教授 |
$112,950 |
36.1% |
心理健康顾问 |
$43,990 |
28.5% |
流行病学家 |
$74,120 |
10.2% |
数据报告来自美国.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (September 2021)
南希Jacobo
全球卫生主任
If you have questions about the 全球健康 Program you can contact Nancy at njacobo@aaay5.com.