Health Science & Public Health
Health Science & Public Health
Build the Foundation for a Successful Career in the Healthcare Industry
Program Overview
Are you aspiring to a career in health sciences or public health? The Health Science and Public Health Associate of Science degree at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍø (CWI) serves as a comprehensive foundation for students pursuing many healthcare-related professional programs or transfer pathways. This degree is designed to fulfill general education and includes many prerequisite requirements for a wide range of healthcare fields, including surgical technology, nursing, respiratory therapy, radiology, and more, as well as transfer to four-year programs in public health, medicine, dentistry, and other health professions. Completing this program ensures you meet the general education standards of all Idaho public universities, enabling smooth transfer and success in rigorous health-related programs.
With flexible options to complete the program fully online or in-person, you will build a strong understanding of essential health science and public health concepts, supported by experienced faculty with diverse healthcare expertise to prepare you for your future career.
Learning Opportunities
- Flexibility of Online & On-Campus Learning: Choose between fully online or in-person classes to best fit your schedule and learning style.
- Expert Faculty with Real-World Experience: Learn from educators who bring diverse public health and health science expertise to the classroom.
- Foundational Knowledge in Health Science: Gain essential understanding needed to excel in four-year health science programs or health-related careers.
- Hands-On Experience: Utilize CWI’s Health and Human Performance Lab for practical learning and skill development.
- Preparation for Diverse Health Careers: This program prepares you for a broad range of health-related fields, including surgical technology, nursing, and public health.
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Degrees & Certificates
Health Science and Public Health – Associate of Science Degree
Available Fully Online
Cost:
$9,730
Admissions
Step 1
- Apply to CWI.
- Choose Health Science & Public Health as your major.
Step 2
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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