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Public Health in Georgia

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This healthcare pathway prepares students for careers in population health and disease prevention throughout Georgia's public health system. Students develop understanding of epidemiology, disease prevention, health promotion, and community health. The program combines public health science with community engagement. Georgia's public health agencies and nonprofits create career opportunities. The pathway prepares graduates for public health positions with advancement through certifications and education.

Curriculum covers epidemiology basics, disease prevention, health promotion strategies, community health assessment, and health policy. Students learn health communication and program evaluation. The pathway emphasizes evidence-based public health practice. Students understand social determinants of health. Field experiences with public health agencies develop practical understanding. Students engage with Georgia's public health professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for public health assistant or health educator positions.

Georgia's health needs create opportunities for public health professionals.

Public Health at a Glance

3

Courses

8

Credentials

4

Career Paths

State Standards & Framework

Georgia standards require competency in public health concepts, disease prevention, and health promotion. Students must understand community health.

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Typical Course Sequence

CourseCode
Introduction to Healthcare Science25.52100
Public Health Fundamentals
Public Health Practice

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Industry Certifications & Credentials

Career Opportunities

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.

Health Educator

Entry Level
$64,100in Georgia
National: $49,880+29%

Salary range: $64,100 - $131,120

+0.5% growth24,700 openings/yr
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Community Health Worker

Entry Level
$42,820in Georgia
National: $44,370-3%

Salary range: $42,820 - $56,690

+8.5% growth20,500 openings/yr
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Public Health Specialist

Experienced
$75,820in Georgia
National: $81,270-7%

Salary range: $51,900 - $104,780

-3.9% growth26,000 openings/yr
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Program Manager

Experienced
$99,800in Georgia
National: $102,950-3%

Salary range: $62,400 - $160,030

+0.4% growth4,100 openings/yr
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Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Work-based learning with public health departments, nonprofit health organizations, and community health centers throughout Georgia.

Career & Technical Student Organization

Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.

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