Positions also are available at the state level with state departments of health and with national voluntary organizations or national health organizations American Heart Association, American Cancer Society American Dental Association, American Medical Association and with health maintenance organizations. The program in health education offers students the opportunity to major in community health education. The faculty has a strong commitment to provide high quality instruction. Furthermore, many faculty members are engaged in research and writing activities which can help students gain experience in these areas. Students will find a relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the department.
Faculty are available for advising students concerning their progress and future goals.
General program of study This program of study is designed for the student wishing to pursue a career in community health. The program of study provides a broad academic background which reaches culmination with a senior level field experience. Field placement in recent years have been with state and local health departments, voluntary health agencies, health maintenance organizations, substance abuse projects, corporations, and family planning agencies. Furthermore, Dr. Price has received numerous grants on research dealing with minority health care. He has published more than one hundred articles on various aspects of health education and health care.