Alumni of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy can be found in public and private sector industries including health departments, hospitals, consulting firms, health insurance, managed care agencies, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, academia, and government. Students who receive a degree in health systems and policy are prepared to find positions in health care policy analysis or in health services management. Students who receive a degree in social and behavioral health sciences are prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and intervention programs in settings that range from hospitals to industries, schools, and communities. Our graduates can be found at:
“My MPH in Health Systems and Policy allowed me to acquire a deeper understanding of the evolution of the health system in this country and the economic, social, legal, and political forces that shape it… With Rutgers [University] informing, supporting, and stimulating sound health policy in New Jersey, the Rutgers School of Public Health was an excellent choice to advance my career goals.”
--Manisha Gurumurthy, MD, MPH’21
“During most of my PhD, I was fortunate to work in the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Department of Family & Community Health Sciences where I provided nutrition and health education to the community as well as worked on policy, systems, and environmental changes to make the community a healthier place. It is both rewarding and impactful work that I look forward to continuing for years to come.”
--Sara Elnakib, PhD’ 21, MPH, RDN
“My MPH from the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy has allowed me to pursue a rewarding career in health communication that furthers the reach and dissemination of critical research, information, and sound public health practice.”
--Michelle Edelstein, MPH’ 16
“The devotion of the faculty to my academic growth has been instrumental to my development as a behavioral science researcher.”
--Glorian Persaud, MPH ‘12