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Mary Claire ford, Clinton PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SCIENCES

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Learn how you can build your legacy in Public Heath and Health Sciences. According to the American Public Health Association, Public Health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Public health saves money, improves quality of life, helps children thrive and reduces human suffering. People working in the field work to track diseases, prevent injuries and provide insight on why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others. Public health workers also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors., like speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free air, seatbelts and vaccinations, educating people on living a healthy lifestyle, and giving sciencebased solutions to problems.

THOSE WITH HEALTH HAVE HOPE.

MAXIMIZE INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE.

The job opportunites in Public Health are projected to grow faster* than average in the fields of community health and health sciences over the next five years. For an exciting and rewarding career in the field, you need the knowledge from trusted experts in public health and practical experience to compete in today’s market. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Our internationally renowned faculty will engage you in the classroom and coach you through real-world, hands-on practical experience.

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Connect with advisers in the Office of Health Professions Advising to optimize your potential for pre-profesional programs.

Engage in opportunities for first-year research.

To continue your public health education, you can apply to our Master of Public Health (MPH), then continue on to our Health and Kinesiology Ph.D. program, which has a health behavior emphasis area. *Bureau of Labor Statistics

Meet Tess

Public Health and Health Sciences* Portland, Oregon Background We moved to Oxford for my husband’s job with Ole Miss Football Academics. I got involved with Ole Miss right away due to his position as well as our two daughters attending Willie Price Lab School. I have been teaching yoga at the school for over three years and implemented the garden program two years ago. Two professors from the School of Education used my yoga program as a research project, and we developed a working relationship from that point forward.

I served as a FoodCorps service member at Oxford School District for a year and truly enjoyed getting to work with children, gardens, food, and the community. Through my year of service, I was able to more in-depth my knowledge of food injustice and institutional racism that happened within school food. I knew I wanted to continue work in this area, but not as a traditional teacher. I began exploring degrees and what would make the most sense for my interests with yoga, food, and gardening. When I came across *Health Promotions, it appears to be a perfect fit for me to develop the tools to work within schools and communities to help change the health statistics for kids.

Career Goals Food is medicine, and I believe helping educate our youngest generations about the importance of a healthy diet and where our food comes from will have a significant impact on their lives. I want to work in a farm-to-school setting on a large scale, helping to make policy and educational change for kids. I want students to see fresh, healthy food in their cafeterias.

What makes PHHS at Ole Miss special? *Health Promotions at UM is special and unique because it provides the groundwork and theoretical background of Health Promotions but then allows you to explore what that means for you as the student and how you can make an impact.

There isn’t one way to become a Health Promotions Specialist, and the courses allow you to explore all the different areas.

Advice My advice would be to think outside the box. There are so many ways to use a Health Promotions degree that aren’t your traditional paths but are changing communities and the health of our society.

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Through practical application built into the curriculum, you will enjoy hands-on experience and networking opportunities that can lead to successful job placement or graduate school admission.

Graduates are prepared for employment or graduate school in public health, community health or allied health professions such as physical therapy or other medical related professions.

*Tess is a master’s grad in Health Promotions.

The new undergraduate program is called Public Health & Health Sciences.

PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING.

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PUBLI C HEALTH AND HEALTH SCI ENCES Emphasis areas allow for specialization based on student’s career goals, including:

EM PHA S I S A REA COMMUNITY HEALTH This emphasis area is designed to develop rich foundational and applied knowledge in the areas of community health, health promotion and public health. You may select professional electives and special topics that align with your public health passions to accompany practical application and coursework in program planning and evaluation.

EM PHA S I S A REA HEALTH SCIENCES This emphasis area will prepare you for graduate education in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and other health related professions.

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How do I get started?

Who is my point of contact?

Visit our website, hesrm.olemiss.edu, to learn more about the public health and health sciences program, If you meet the admissions requirements for the university and indicate public health and health sciences as your desired program of study, you will automatically be admitted to the program. Apply online at olemiss.edu.

Email Program Director, Dr. Allison Ford-Wade at ford@olemiss.edu to schedule an appointment to chat at your convenience.

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