OUTSIDE OF APPLY NOW OR PLAN A TOUR PUBLIC HEALTH EXPECTED ADDITIONAL NOTES With expert faculty, state-of-the-art To learn more about career and degree options in the field of facilities, flexible degree options and public health visit the Association of Schools and Programs of affordable tuition, COCC offers an Public Health (ASPPH) website. education comparable to any other Bachelor Degree Programs - higher education institution in all of Public Higher Education within Oregon Oregon. All in a place without compare. • Oregon State University - Corvallis • Oregon State University - Cascades • Oregon Health Sciences University - Portland State University: School of Public Health • Oregon Institute of Technology • Southern Oregon University
TRANSFER PREPARATION Prepares you to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the Admissions and Records office at 541.383.7705 or [email protected].
541.383.7705 | 2600 NW College Way, Bend Oregon 97703 COCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
cocc.edu/welcome | [email protected] Follow us on OUTSIDE OF APPLY NOW OR PLAN A TOUR PUBLIC HEALTH EXPECTED ADDITIONAL NOTES With expert faculty, state-of-the-art To learn more about career and degree options in the field of facilities, flexible degree options and public health visit the Association of Schools and Programs of affordable tuition, COCC offers an Public Health (ASPPH) website. education comparable to any other Bachelor Degree Programs - higher education institution in all of Public Higher Education within Oregon Oregon. All in a place without compare. • Oregon State University - Corvallis • Oregon State University - Cascades • Oregon Health Sciences University - Portland State University: School of Public Health • Oregon Institute of Technology • Southern Oregon University
TRANSFER PREPARATION Prepares you to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the Admissions and Records office at 541.383.7705 or [email protected].
541.383.7705 | 2600 NW College Way, Bend Oregon 97703 COCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
cocc.edu/welcome | [email protected] Follow us on OUTSIDE OF APPLY NOW OR PLAN A TOUR PUBLIC HEALTH EXPECTED ADDITIONAL NOTES With expert faculty, state-of-the-art To learn more about career and degree options in the field of facilities, flexible degree options and public health visit the Association of Schools and Programs of affordable tuition, COCC offers an Public Health (ASPPH) website. education comparable to any other Bachelor Degree Programs - higher education institution in all of Public Higher Education within Oregon Oregon. All in a place without compare. • Oregon State University - Corvallis • Oregon State University - Cascades • Oregon Health Sciences University - Portland State University: School of Public Health • Oregon Institute of Technology • Southern Oregon University
TRANSFER PREPARATION Prepares you to transfer to a Bachelor’s degree program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact the Admissions and Records office at 541.383.7705 or [email protected].
541.383.7705 | 2600 NW College Way, Bend Oregon 97703 COCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
cocc.edu/welcome | [email protected] Follow us on PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS DEGREE OPTIONS PUBLIC HEALTH Under the Public Health Sciences umbrella there are four Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Public Health Public health focuses on community wellness and sectors to protect an entire community. Approximate time to complete is two years. promoting healthy habits and practices in both Health Education/Health Navigator The AAOT degree, with a focus in public health, is designed individuals and communities. The main tenets of • Help people find health services or access health insurance for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university public health are: • Collect and analyze data to learn about a particular to pursue a bachelors degree in a public health related community and improve programs and services • Protecting the health of the entire population. field. Lower division coursework at COCC includes an • Advocate for improved health resources and policies that • Preventing problems from happening before people get introduction to public health, the US healthcare system, sick or injured. promote health health psychology, biology and mathematics. The • Promoting healthcare equity, quality, and accessibility. Health Policy and Administration coursework prepares students to transfer to a four- • Administer, lead and manage healthcare systems, such as year university ready for upper division coursework in hospitals or large healthcare systems public health. • Administer programs that teach healthy lifestyles and prevention of disease and illness for a healthier You should meet with a counselor to discuss different overall community career pathways and develop a student educational plan. • Analyze and develop healthcare programs with the goal of reaching as many people as possible
Biostatistics/Epidemiologist COURSES MAY INCLUDE • Control of infectious diseases Depending upon your course of study, courses may include: • Track and monitor chronic diseases • Introduction to Public Health • Have a strong understanding of medical and • Introduction to the Health Care System biological processes • Orientation to Public Health Professions • Practicum-Health Promotion/Public Health Environmental Health Sciences • Monitor the health effects of environmental exposures: air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes • Ensure safe food and drugs • Inspect restaurants and agencies to ensure safe food practices
POTENTIAL CAREER FIELDS Health Education/Health Navigator Health Policy and Administration Biostatistics/Epidemiologist APPLY NOW OR PLAN A TOUR Environmental Health Sciences 541.383.7705 | [email protected]