Program Code: PH.S.AAS • Credit Hours: 62-63
Description
The associate of applied science degree in Public Health provides students with the introductory foundations for a future career in public health. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the population health skills to address the world’s most pressing health issues. The program is also designed to promote transferability to the bachelor’s degree completion programs in the health field.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include: Health Educator; Health Promotion Program Coordinator; Public Health Study Coordinator; Injury Prevention Specialist; Healthcare Navigator; Community Health Worker; Community Activist; Disease Prevention Activist; Homeless Services Educator; Consumer Advocate.
Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll.
