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Public Health (Distance)
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Public Health (Distance)

Monroe College (St. Lucia)
CastriesSaint Lucia
Online
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Learn to identify community health needs, collect data, and plan programs that encourage healthy lifestyles. You’ll be taught by professionals in all areas of health education. They know their stuff, and they’ll teach it to you through projects that engage your critical thinking skills.

A Monroe degree in public health provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the American public health care system. Courses are focused on public health education, injury prevention, disease prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

There may be additional costs by this University.

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Curriculum

Major Courses

Introduction to Health Care or Introduction to Contemporary Health Issues or Introduction to Patient Care and Sonography Medical Terminology

Public Health I

Community Health Services

Public Health II

Epidemiology

Management in Health Care

Environmental Health Issues

Community Health Program Planning

Field Experience in Public Health

Research Methodologies in Health Care

Major Area Electives

Electronic Spreadsheet

Open Electives

General Courses

English courses

Quantitative Reasoning

Statistical Applications

Introduction to Human Services

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

Fundamentals of Communication

Professional Communication

Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Counseling Theory

Group Dynamics

Health and Human Behavior

Liberal Arts Electives

Major-Related Liberal Arts Electives

Careers

Your degree will prepare you for a variety of jobs in the public health field. Some typical positions:

  • Public Health Advocate
  • Public Health Program Specialist
  • Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator
  • Public Health Policy Analyst
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Patient Advocate
  • Health and Wellness Advocate
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