What You Will Learn
Passionate about protecting the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play? Concerned about food safety and their nutrition, vaccination programs and infectious diseases, as well as drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse, bio-terrorism and natural disasters?
Consider enrolling at CCM to earn an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Public Health and be confident to:
- help populations at risk, from infancy to the elderly, and their quality of life
- develop and implement education and prevention programs
- create methods of assuring access to appropriate and cost-effective care
- formulate sound public policies
The CCM program is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health.
Enroll at CCM to journey towards a healthier future – for all!
Curriculum
By completing the 29-credit core you gain knowledge in the principles of public health and human behavior, in addition to studying hands-on subjects such as anatomy and physiology, personal and family nutrition and wellness, first aid and emergency care, plus participate in a foreign language sequence.
To help you excel in your career, you can gain a plethora of competencies including:
- communication and analytical assessing
- financial planning and management
- leadership and systems thinking
- policy development program planning
Careers in the Field
A degree in Public Health opens doors to a wide variety of careers and work environments including health departments, hospitals, state and federal agencies, community-based organizations, managed care organizations, health policy and health service management.
The world has a high demand for you! Employment of health education specialists and community health workers is projected to grow 17% by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.
Public health and related careers have average salaries between $41,000 and $77,000.
Why Study Public Health at CCM?
Student success is our mission and the faculty at CCM are qualified and passionate educators.
- Faculty share their current and past career experiences, allowing students to connect learning to the real-world.
- Our professors have either masters or doctorate degrees in their respective areas of study.
- Step onto a campus that is vibrant and buzzing with life! CCM is a spirited community teeming with student clubs, exciting athletics, community service and internship opportunities. It’s not just a campus – it’s a hub of energy and connection with endless networking possibilities.
- This program can also be completed through a variety of methods including face-to-face classes offered day, evening and Saturday, and online or hybrid courses, which combines in-class and online course work.
Paying for Your Public Health Education
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your CCM education.
Featured Courses
Principles of Public Health
This lecture-based course provides a broad overview of the many facets of public health, including, but not limited to historical perspectives, communicable disease, epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of health across the life span. It describes public health infrastructure, delivery of services at the local, state, and national levels, and the core competencies for public health professionals.
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Study the structure and function of the human organism with special emphasis given to interrelationships of organs and organ systems in this eight-credit, two-semester course. Be introduced to basic chemistry, the cell, basic tissues, the integumentary, the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, as well as studying the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems. Dissection is required.
Personal Health and Wellness
Examine current health and wellness topics that have an impact on the individual today. Emphasis is on a wellness approach, examining the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of health.
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