Dona Schneider

Professor and Director, Undergraduate Programs

Bloustein School graduates often find entry-level employment in community development, public administration, public health, public policy, real estate, transportation and urban planning. Planning and public policy (762) graduates may continue on to graduate school to become urban planners or experts in public policy. Public health (832) graduates often find entry-level jobs in health administration, health education, environmental and occupational health, and other public sector areas. Some public health majors choose to complete the Nursing Home Administration Certificate Program, a step towards taking the state licensure examination. Others with strong math and science skills prepare for the state examination to become environmental health specialists. Those with strong people skills often continue their education to prepare for examination as certified health education specialists. Graduate school is required to become an epidemiologist, health officer or health administrator.

The Bloustein School offers the following specialized certificate programs to students in any Rutgers-New Brunswick major, or any returning student seeking post-baccalaureate enrichment:

Community Development
Real Estate
Urban Planning

Students at the Bloustein School have excellent opportunities to participate in public service activities and academic research. Bloustein faculty members are involved in a wide range of community development, public health, public policy and urban planning activities. They are eager to help students hone their pre-professional skills and prepare them for a career in the public sector. We encourage you to come in and discuss your career goals.