Public Health

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.

Explore majors with a MyMajors assessment.

Adopt your University Seminar US1100 learning as key for first year success.

Explore one of three public health concentrations: Applied Epidemiology, Health Equity, or Health & Wellness Coaching.

Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Take on leadership by applying for positions in student organizations or committees that focus on public health.

Find additional events and organizations with the department.

Connect with the public health program and students on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Explore jobs of TXST public health alumni to get an idea of potential career options.

Meet with the College of Education Advising office for questions about your major.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.

Explore Campus Resources for academic and personal support.

Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity.

Become a member of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health education honorary society, to promote the health education discipline, recognize academic achievement, support health education advocacy, and engage with a network of health educators and professionals.

Consider the College of Education Study Abroad Program to experience different cultures while gaining hands-on skills in your field.

Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Review the public health internship requirements before participating.

Add to your skill with one or both the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) certifications.

Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.

Develop your resume with the help of the professionals at Career Services.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Explore next steps including a potential graduate degree.

Complement your degree with a micro credential.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Complete a capstone or independent study project related to major.

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.

Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).

Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.

Attend a professional conference, such as the Society for Public Health Education Conference or American Public Health Association Conference.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify faculty and professional references.