Public Health
If you are interested in health education, the health of your community, preventing disease and working with public entities on these issues, consider pursuing a degree in public health. You’ll learn how to work in the field to help people and communities adopt healthy behavior, conduct research for medical personnel and organizations to address community health needs and more. The public health science associate of science for transfer degree will prepare you to continue your studies at a four-year institution or jumpstart your career.
Information Sessions
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Mon, March 4th, 2024 |
6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Mon, April 1st, 2024 |
6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Mon, May 6th, 2024 |
6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Mon, June 3rd, 2024 |
6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Mon, July 1st, 2024 |
6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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Explore Your Programs Degree/Certificate Options
Public Health AS-T Program Map
Community Health Worker Certificate Program Map
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Careers
With an associate’s degree, students become eligible for careers such as:
- Community Health Worker - $42,142
- Outreach Coordinator - $43,009
- Health Navigator - $38,037
- Wellness Coach - $43,174
With further study, students can explore careers including:
- Epidemiologist - $89,479
- Biostatistician - $79,290
- Research Associate - $47,720
- Health Analyst - $76,369
- Environmental Health Specialist - $79,780
- Disaster Management - $98,220
- Public Health Nurse - $58,227
- Public Health Physician - $235,175
- Researcher - $86,000
- Health Educator - $64,253
Source: PublicHealthOnline.org, EnvironmentalScience.org and Erieri.com
Public Health Professional Organizations
- American Public Health Association
- Society For Public Health Education
- National Association of Community Health Workers
- California Association of Community Health Workers
Health Resources
- Student Health Services
- Panther Care
- Academic Counseling
- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
- Financial Aid
- Disability Programs & Services