A public health graduate may work in federal, state or county health agencies, community
clinics, voluntary health agencies and hospitals, insurance or pharmaceutical companies.
Career opportunities in addiction studies
The addiction studies counseling certificate prepares students for a career as a substance
abuse counselor, community services worker, or an addiction/prevention/intervention
educator.
Career opportunities in nutrition
Courses offered within the nutrition discipline prepare students for numerous career
paths. These courses begin to prepare the student for careers in food science, dietetics,
nursing, dental hygiene, restaurant management, and sports nutrition as well as many
other food related or health related professions. Specific courses also meet the requirements
for certain certificate programs and majors offered at DVC and other colleges.
