Associate Degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health (Transfer)

About

Lane Community College Health Educators act as "agents of change" to facilitate the growth of individual and community awareness, knowledge, actions, and systems that promote human health and well-being. This process involves learning the skills of how to educate, assess, research, plan, advocate, develop, and implement activities and programs designed for long term improvement of health outcomes. Lane’s Public Health Education and Promotion transfer interest area is interdisciplinary and integrates social and biological sciences which ensure health outcomes are seen through the lens of complex interacting systems. To understand the dynamic interacting dimensions of human well-being, we must study and understand how the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, environmental, and occupational aspects of our lives work together to create our current state of health. What you'll learn; Health behavior science, Critical thinking and analysis, Health literacy, Self and Community Awareness, Health equity; Social and Individual determinants, Effective and culturally appropriate communication, Health assessment and planning, and Scientific methods and research evaluation. By earning your associate degree, you’ll be prepared to transfer with Junior standing to any Oregon public college, giving you a smart start to your career. The courses you'll take in science, math, writing, social sciences, and cultural literacy will provide you with the foundation you need to meet the general education requirements at most four-year institutions, while still being able to focus on your passion for health education.

Career Path

Graduate career path includes Health Promotion Assistant, Community Health Worker, Health Education Assistant, Public Health Outreach Coordinator, Wellness Program Assistant, Public Health Program Aide, Patient Navigator, Health Communications Assistant, Tobacco Cessation Program Assistant, Maternal and Child Health Aide, Health Screening Technician, Disease Prevention Assistant, Nutrition Program Assistant, School Health Program Assistant, Sexual Health Educator (Entry-Level), Environmental Health Technician, Immunization Program Support Worker, Health Equity Advocate (Entry-Level), Health Research Support Assistant, Public Health Data Entry Clerk, Community Wellness Facilitator, Behavioral Health Outreach Worker.