PUBLIC HEALTH SHAPES THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

Terence Gipson works as a research coordinator for the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Gipson was able to continue his work in Central and South America, all while completing his Master of Public Health degree at MSU.

“Everything that we do as human beings is somehow related to public health, which, as a profession, focuses on the conditions that shape the human experience. Every part of our lives impacts our health in some way, whether it’s the career we choose, the schools we attend, the neighborhood we live in or simply the amount of time we watch television. I decided to become a public health professional to understand better how the intersections between our behaviors, environments and policies affect our health outcomes. It is incredibly important to me that this knowledge is translated into effective community-based interventions designed to improve conditions within our most vulnerable communities.

“Nothing can compare to the convenience of having an online curriculum while also receiving a high-quality public health education.”