PROGRAM OVERVIEW

THE PROGRAM

Public Health Technology is a four-semester, fully-online program which integrates online lecture courses with real-life practical experience to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in public health. Increasing complexities of the healthcare system, healthcare reform, an aging population and high morbidity and mortality rates from smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and Type II diabetes have created a need for this occupation. Graduates of the program will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program accepts one class each year beginning in the fall.

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THE PROFESSION

Graduates of the Public Health Technology program work in collaboration with other healthcare providers and public health officials to improve the health and wellness of the local, state and national citizenry. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Public Health Technology would qualify program graduates to hold positions such as community health worker, insurance navigator, healthcare advocate and healthcare educator. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a 16 percent growth by 2026 (BLS, 2019). The median annual wage for Public Health Technology program graduates is $37,690.