Public Health | University of Iowa

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingActive ListeningSpeakingLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministrativePsychology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Prepare and distribute health education materials, such as reports, bulletins, and visual aids, to a
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the funct

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Desktop computersDigital video disk DVD playersLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsOverhead display projectorsPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopying equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium21-1091.00	Health Education Specialists	title_inference	$63,000 median$112,900 top	+4.46%	320

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Organizational health education strategy and long-range program vision — define and champion at executive or departmental leadership level, aligning initiatives with public health policy priorities.
Professional development frameworks for health education specialists and support staff — design and institutionalize to build organizational capacity and sustain evidence-based practice standards.
System-wide health needs assessment processes — lead and institutionalize across multiple agencies or jurisdictions, establishing shared methodologies and data governance protocols.
High-level intergovernmental and community coalitions — convene and chair to mobilize collective resources toward addressing complex, persistent public health disparities.
Health education budget allocation and resource planning — oversee at program or division scale, applying judgment and decision-making frameworks to maximize population health impact.
Organizational policies governing health communication, data management, and community engagement — author and champion, ensuring compliance with public safety, ethics, and equity standards.
Emerging technologies including advanced CRM, AI-assisted analytics, and digital media platforms — evaluate and integrate into organizational health education infrastructure to modernize program delivery.
Mentorship and succession planning for mid-career health education professionals — lead through structured coaching relationships, cultivating the next generation of public health practitioners.
Cross-agency performance monitoring and accountability systems — architect to track program-wide outcomes, enabling data-driven continuous quality improvement across the health education portfolio.
Public and legislative persuasion campaigns on priority health issues — lead at regional or national scale, synthesizing epidemiological evidence and community voice to influence policy and funding decisions.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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