Explore pathways to a job in public health
Public Health Undergraduate Internships
Having an undergraduate degree in public health can help you stand out when applying to jobs in public health fields.
Below are a sample of the jobs our alumni have received after completing their undergraduate public health degree and some include examples of job descriptions.
Health Promotion and Health Behavior Jobs
- COVID-19 Case Investigator
- Public Health Analyst
- Environmental Specialist
- Health Navigator
- OSU Education Program Assistant
- Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Education Program Coordinator
- HIV Program Coordinator
- Public Health Preparedness Program Coordinator
- Bilingual Public Health Worker II
- Youth Safety Program Coordinator
- Health Promotion Specialist
Health Management Policy Jobs
- Office Specialist at clinics
- Clinic Care Coordinator
- Public Health Liaison
- Analyst and Managing Consultant
- Activities Director at assisted living communities
- Healthcare Recruiter for assisted living communities
- Regional Testing Coordinator for hospitals
- Patient Registration Specialist for hospitals
- Health/Policy Analyst
First Year at Oregon State
- Select an option of GEN, HPHB or HMP
- Consider minors: Spanish, Business, Psychology
- Consider double major with: HDFS, Education
- Or a double option, HMP and HPHB
- Set up a plan with your academic advisor
- Get involved in student clubs, organizations, volunteering
Second Year
- Do Job shadows
- Do informational interviews
- Identify careers of interest
Third Year
- Develop a strong resume and identify faculty or supervisors; key people who can write letters of recommendation
- Continue to add to resume with involvement, volunteering, exploring internship options
Fourth Year
- Look into internships that fit with career goals
- Apply and complete internship while applying for jobs