Health Promotion and Health Equity (HPHE) at UW-Madison
Health Promotion and Health Equity Career Pathways
Health Policy
Create and implement policy that will improve access to health services and health related outcomes.
Health Promotion
Promote healthy behaviors by creating and delivering educational offerings.
Health Operations
Collect and analyze data to determine trends and potential health solutions; manage or consult the daily operations of a health setting including staffing, budgeting, and facilities.
Mental Health Services
Develop programs or provide resources to individuals or groups to support their mental health needs and promote proactive mental well-being.
Community Health
Engage with specific communities to identify and fulfill health needs, prevent the spread of disease, and reduce health disparities.
Health Education
Create and implement a curriculum that guides people to lead healthy lives.
Fitness and Wellness
Design programming to improve physical fitness and well-being.
Top Transferrable Skills Across Career Fields
- Empathy
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Project management
- Data analysis and presentation of results or recommendations
Gain Experience Through
- Internships
- Job shadows
- Informational interviews
- UW student organizations
Get Connected
- UW-Madison HPHE Student Organizations and Clubs:
- Join ConnectED Badgers: Arts, Health, and Education on LinkedIn and interact with alumni, faculty, staff, and peers.
Key Courses To Explore
RP&SE 125: Health and Rehabilitation Professions
- RP&SE 300: Individuals with Disabilities
- RP&SE 316: Health Promotion
- COUN PSY 237: Mental Health, Self-Awareness, and Social Justice
KINES 150: Health Behavior and Health Equity
Explore: HPHE Employers
Check out some of the companies and organizations that hire people on this pathway!
Meet your advising team
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