Resources and Links

Learn about public health careers using these resources.

Pathways to a Public Health Career
www.health.state.mn.us/pathways
Pathways to a Public Health Career is a web site devoted to encouraging Minnesotans of all ages to consider pursuing a career in public health. It provides basic information about the field of public health, including information on education, job opportunities and stories from practicing public health professionals.

What is Public Health?
www.whatispublichealth.org
This web site answers the question of what is public health, what impact does public health have on our lives, and what type of careers are available in public health.

Interactive Game: Outbreak at WatersEdge
www.mclph.umn.edu/watersedge
Learn about the roles of public health by investigating the source of an outbreak that has hit the small community of WatersEdge. Discover the source and stop the illness before more residents get sick!

Other resources and links:

American Public Health Association
www.apha.org
APHA has been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health for over 125 years. Throughout its history it has been in the forefront of numerous efforts to prevent disease and promote health. The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.

Association of Schools of Public Health
www.asph.org
Represents the 40 Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited schools of public health.

Center for Public Health Education and Outreach
www.cpheo.umn.edu
The Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach promotes lifelong learning to bridge academic and public health practice communities.

Minnesota Department of Public Health
www.health.state.mn.us