Program Overview
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major is a two-year program designed to prepare students for a major in Public and Community Health at a four-year university. The program emphasizes the assessment, evaluation, planning, and promotion of community health programs to prevent illness and disease spread. Graduates are prepared for careers in public health, including health educator, community health worker, and public health administrator. The program includes unique approaches such as community-based learning and interdisciplinary learning.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a major in Public and Community Health at a four-year university. The program emphasizes the assessment, evaluation, planning, and promotion of community health programs to prevent illness and disease spread.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe the differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
- Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
- Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
- Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
- Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.
Program Description:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major is a two-year program that includes coursework in the social sciences, natural sciences, and public health. The program is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees in Public and Community Health.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major coursework includes:
- Social Sciences: Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Anthropology, and Human Geography
- Natural Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Public Health: Introduction to Public Health, Foundations of Public Health Practice, and Global Health
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Students in the Public & Community Health Pre-Major will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
Assessment Criteria:
Students will be assessed on their knowledge of the course material, their ability to apply the material to real-world situations, and their ability to communicate their findings effectively.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Hands-on activities
- Laboratory experiments
- Online learning
Faculty:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. The faculty members are committed to providing students with a high-quality education and are available to provide support outside of class.
Unique Approaches:
The Public & Community Health Pre-Major includes several unique approaches to teaching, including:
- Community-based learning: Students have the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world situations through community-based learning projects.
- Interdisciplinary learning: The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of public health by integrating coursework from a variety of disciplines.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the Public & Community Health Pre-Major are prepared for a variety of careers in public and community health, including:
- Health educator
- Community health worker
- Public health administrator
- Epidemiologist
- Environmental health scientist
Opportunities:
Graduates of the Public & Community Health Pre-Major are employed in a variety of settings, including:
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Schools
Outcomes:
Graduates of the Public & Community Health Pre-Major are prepared to transfer to a four-year university and complete a bachelor's degree in Public and Community Health. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their chosen field.