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Alabama School of Public Health – AL

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world contributing writer
Published:  February 2nd, 2010

Education and Degrees for Public Health Professionals in Alabama

The type of educational degree that you will need will be determined by the individual profession and its needs. However, you can be sure of one thing: you will need the minimum of a bachelor’s degree to work in public health in Alabama. A bachelor’s degree should take between 3 to 4 years to complete through Alabama public health schools. This degree will provide you with a sufficient starting point for entry into this career field.

Public health is a very demanding career because of the close interaction with the public; therefore, it requires people in this profession to be highly educated and dedicated to the field as a whole. With that being said, many people in public health go on to obtain master’s degrees. If you want to advance in this field or work in any type of supervisory position, you will need to have this level of degree.

With the integration and dedication of the CEPH to public health, there are now many opportunities for students to obtain their education from home. Online courses are growing in their capacity and ability to be effective in teaching public health careers. Keep in mind that you will be required to work on an internship basis as part of your education, and this, naturally, cannot be completed online.

What do Public Health Officials Earn in Alabama?

The average rate of income for public health in Alabama is $63,000 per year.

References:

www.indeed.com
The Council on Education for Public Health, www.ceph.org
The National Board of Public Health Examiners, www.nbphe.org
Alabama Department of Public Health, www.healthfinder.gov

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Public Health Professionals in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville, Alabama may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Huntsville Hospital, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Birmingham, and Dekalb Regional Medical Center.