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Community Health

B.A.S.

The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Community Health is an online program that prepares students for careers in health and wellness as well as illness and injury prevention. This fully online program is designed for the working professional. This provides the opportunity for convenience and flexibility for students who need to balance work and family commitments, while providing an excellent and affordable educational opportunity. What you learn in the program builds on your existing skills and degree. Learn about health promotion, disease and injury prevention, population health and other prudent community-based topics, as you prepare for jobs as a health educator, patient advocate, health navigator, or case manager.

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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health will enhance your current healthcare knowledge/experience with public health theory. This track is perfect for both those currently working in patient care and those who want to work in healthcare without working in direct patient care. While this degree track does not include any advanced patient care or clinical skill training, it will provide the tools necessary to further your practice in prevention and wellness. You will learn about advocacy, law, population health, epidemiology, research, and disaster preparedness. The Community Health Professional track then builds upon that foundation with electives in global health, cultural competency, environmental health, prevention, and families as the social system.
Length

4 Years*

180 Credits

Costs

Typically $2,462.65*

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Academic Info
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Information Sessions

Every second Wednesday starting October 8th:

In person: 1:30 - 2:30pm in building 19 room 28

: 6:00 - 7:00pm
*Average length to complete and cost to attend is based on a full-time student who is a Washington state resident. The cost displayed refers to quarterly tuition for such a student. Individual program costs and fees may vary.

As health care changes its focus from sick-care to well-care, there is a growing demand for community health professionals. Jobs can be found in traditional health care settings, government agencies, public and community health, as well as insurance companies and employee wellness programs. ��'s Community Health program will prepare you for the new world of health care.

Top Transfer Options

The Industries

Hospital Administration
Home Health Agencies
Insurance

Public and Community Health Agencies

The Careers

Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting in effectively communicating with healthcare providers.

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization.

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From Our Students

�� was really the place that opened the door for me for a second career. And that second career has taken me to places that I always wanted to go and wanted to do.”

Leigh Baker
Community Health Graduate

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Malcolm Clay

Community Health Graduate

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