Career Choices in Public Health

Discussion | Career Choices in Public Health Order Description Discussion | Career Choices in Public Health Review Complete the free online assessment of your Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test (opens in new window) or another site of your choice. Research has shown that many of the different personality types tend to have distinct preferences in their choice of careers. Social and behavioral theory is also believed to influence one’s pursuit of a career in public health or service. Additionally, social and behavioral science principles and techniques for diverse multicultural communities are needed to resolve public health problems. Respond Review the results of your MBTI and respond to the following questions in the context of a career choice in public health and any additional information that you think is important for your academic and / or professional goals and interests. Consider the following questions in your response. 1. How does your thinking about health and personality relate to your future in public health or service? 2. What do you need to do in order to ensure that you make wise professional career choices? 3. How will you apply what you learned in this course to your professional future? Discuss Respond to the initial prompt with a substantive post by the first deadline. Respond to peers’ posts by the second deadline. Scope • Initial Post: 250–300 words • Response to Peers: 150–250 words o Reference at least 2 scholarly resources o Respond to a minimum of two posts o APA formatted references in posts Discussion Instructions • Post a substantive response to the prompt by the first deadline shown in the weekly overview text • • Review Access Integrated Textbook • Read the following to prepare for this week's discussions and assignments • Chapter 16: “Career Choices and Social/Behavioral Theory In Public Health: A Brief Introduction” • The role of the public health official in communicating public health information. (opens in new window) • Take the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test (opens in new window) • Watch How to find and do work you love (00:17:56) (opens in new window) Course Required Texts and Resources • Edberg, M. (2015). Essentials of health behavior: Social behavioral theory in public health (2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. o Affordability Options ? Vitalsource.com - etextbook Rental Option Mauffette-Leenders, L. A., Erskine, J. A., & Leenders, M. R. (2007). Learning with cases. London, Ontario: Richard Ivey School of Business. o Only available in a print format • Stroh, D. P. (2015). Systems thinking for social change: A practical guide to solving complex problems, avoiding unintended consequences, and achieving lasting results. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing. o Affordability Options ? Vitalsource.com - etextbook Rental Option