The main motivation I had to pursue a degree in Public Health was my passion for helping others- I started in nursing school at the beginning of my college career and quickly realized that although I was helping others it wasn’t in the capacity I imagined, and after some very appreciated help from my academic advisors they pointed me to the public health path and I haven’t looked back since. As a transfer student I wanted a program that took as many of my previous credits and the online program was more transfer bearcat friendly.
I actually started out on campus when I first transferred because I was accepted as an “Allied Health” major while I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I enjoyed my time on campus and the opportunities I had to be a Student Ambassador but I struggled actually sitting through classes and managing my time.
When I enrolled into the online public health program I had no problem getting my work done on the asynchronous schedule and was able to get my work done as soon as I wanted instead of traditional classes where you sit through the class and still have work outside of class to work on. I had more time to do things I enjoyed, more time to work, and I was able to complete an internship in my hometown where I planned on staying after graduation so I had a job lined up after graduation!
My main concerns about enrolling in the online program were that I may fall behind my peers in the on-campus version and that I wouldn’t understand the online course materials. I was also worried about missing deadlines and assignments. The way UC Online uses its online tools feels just like an online classroom, and I didn’t have any problems!
My advice would be to make sure they’re studying something they’re passionate about and that they enjoy. I would tell them to talk to their academic advisors and take some exploratory courses if needed, because it won’t matter if you’re going to school online or in-person if what you’re studying doesn’t interest or excite you!
I think online course options makes higher education more accessible and more convenient, but they key is to success is choosing something you enjoy and look forward to doing each day!
After going through COVID in 2020, I was inspired to reinvent myself with a new focus on finishing my degree… As a former UC student, I was compelled to return and complete my degree.
I chose online studies because it offers convenience and flexibility
I really did not know what to expect after being out of school for over 20 years. I can say that the online program exceeded expectations… The online learning experience has been great for my lifestyle.
I would say that my concern was more about making a commitment to finish my degree rather than attending classes online.
I would tell them to just do it. I believe that once they start the online classes, it will be hard to walk back into a classroom.
I would like to recognize all the awesome staff in the department of Public Health. The advisors and professors are all extremely valuable to making the online program successful.
The growing and evolving field of public health feature a variety of professional opportunities impacting communities in a positive way. Some examples of public health jobs are:
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There is no time like the present to enter the public health field! With the repercussions of COVID, experts say we are going to need more public health specialists in both developed and developing societies. The public health specialty that is particularly in high demand now is epidemiology. Epidemiologists make informed predictions and recommendations about prevalent illnesses by studying disease patterns and health trends within a particular population.
The BS in Public Health degree at The University of Cincinnati Online will set you up for success regardless of what career you choose in the Public Health Industry.
There is no time like the present to enter the public health field! The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the nation’s need for adequate and complete data in the establishment of public health policy. This requires professionals who understand how to collect reliable public health data and how to correctly analyze and interpret the data. More than ever, public health professionals are needed in government, public, private, academic, and non-profit settings.
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