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The Public Health Department trains professionals at the entry-level in public health and health education, equipping them to analyze, design, execute, and assess various health promotion and disease prevention initiatives tailored to diverse community needs. Below are significant national career statistics from authoritative sources including the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), PayScale, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical education majors have the option to pursue School Health Teacher certification through a specialized five-course program. This pathway allows graduates to qualify as health instructors after finishing their physical education degree and passing the Praxis examination. The curriculum covers essential New Jersey health topics: nutrition and physical fitness, sexual health, substance abuse, personal safety, while also building teaching skills in methodology and curriculum design.