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Electronic and Print Resources: Public Health

This is a sample of resources, not an exhaustive list.

Please stop by the CCD and talk with a Career Advisor or Professional Staff Member for more information.

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Text Resources in the Center for Career Development

These are a few of the text resources the CCD has available pertaining to your major.  They can be checked out for 3 business days.

  • Career Opportunities in Health Care (1997)
  • Careers in Social and Rehabilitation Services, VGM Professional Career Services (1994)
  • Therapists and Allied Health Professionals Career Directory (1993)
  • CARES Directory (formerly the Source Book) – Social and Health Services in the Greater New York City Area 1998-99
  • Health Professions Education Directory 1999-2000
  • Mental Health and Social Work Career Directory (1993)
  • 100 Jobs in Social Change (1996)
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National Trade and Professional Associations

A few professional trade organizations are listed so that you can contact professionals in your field.  For more organizations look in National Trade and Professional Associations, 2001, Columbia Books, Inc. located in the CCD.

  • American Academy of Environmental Medicine
  • American Academy of Sanitarians
  • American Association of Poison Control Centers
  • American Public Health Association
  • American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association
  • Infectious Diseases Society of America
  • National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems
  • National Conference of Local Environmental Health Administrators
  • National Rural Health Association
  • Society for Nutrition Education
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Listservs

Listservs are a great resource for learning what people are doing in your field.  Join one and add comments or just listen to what others have to say.  It is possible that you may hear of job postings through a listserv.