Student Journey

Your Public Health Journey


Looking for a rewarding, meaningful career? You’ve come to the right spot. There are countless ways to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of people in your local community and around the world. ASPPH has the resources to help you through your journey from considering the field, to exploring educational options, to entering your career, and beyond.

EXPLORE PUBLIC HEALTH

ASPPH raises awareness about education and career options in public health through This Is Public Health. Visit This Is Public Health to learn more about what public health is, why students choose to study it, and what types of careers you can have in public health.

THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH Profiles in Public Health
DECIDE TO STUDY PUBLIC HEALTH

ASPPH offers many opportunities to learn about your graduate school options in public health. Use our resources to find your best fit for graduate school.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
APPLY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL

Ready to apply to graduate school? Most schools and programs use ASPPH’s centralized application service, SOPHAS.

Use our Academic Program Finder to determine their application process.

SOPHAS
FINANCE YOUR DEGREE

Graduate school is an important investment for your future, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Use ASPPH’s curated scholarship database to find external funding for graduate school.

SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
BUILD YOUR SKILLS

As a student, ASPPH supports your growth as a future public health leader. Additionally, ASPPH acts as the secretariat for Delta Omega, the public health honorary society.

STUDENTS SELPH DELTA OMEGA
FIND YOUR CAREER

Students who graduate from ASPPH member institutions are eligible for our competitive Fellowship opportunities. Not seeking a fellowship? Use our jobs database, Public Health Jobs, to find the right opportunity for you.

FELLOWSHIPS PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS
CONTINUE LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Public health is ever evolving, and so should your knowledge. ASPPH acts as the secretariat for the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), the entity behind the Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential. Learn more about how you can become a CPH on NBPHE’s website.

CERTIFIED IN PUBLIC HEALTH