When people think about careers in health, many think about clinical careers (such as doctor or nurse) that involve treating individuals who have illnesses or injuries. Public health practitioners address the health of whole populations and focus on injury and disease prevention, as well as the promotion of optimal health, rather than on treatment. At Montclair State, the Department of Public Health offers an integrated approach to public health that addresses local, national and global health issues with an emphasis on social justice. Graduates of the program will work in a variety of settings – including government agencies, community clinics, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and corporations – and focus on a variety of age groups, populations and health issues. Students can choose between two concentrations : Community Health Education, Health Systems Administration and Policy.