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For healthcare professionals who excel in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and helping others, Seattle Central's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Allied Health Community Health and Education could be an ideal fit. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills to enhance community wellness and prevent illnesses.
The Community Health and Education curriculum readies students for healthcare advocacy roles across diverse environments such as hospitals, clinics, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Develop expertise in analyzing community health requirements, evaluating healthcare system influences, and creating initiatives to enhance public health. The program requires completion of 180 credit hours (incorporating credits from a relevant associate degree), culminating in a Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health. Graduates emerge prepared for immediate employment in this thriving sector or for advancing to graduate-level healthcare and education programs.
Career Prospects
With significant growth in the healthcare sector both regionally and nationally, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics forecasts a 21% rise in demand for skilled community health educators by 2022. This degree pathway leads to positions as Health Educators or Community Health Professionals in various settings, including: Nonprofit health agencies, Public sector organizations, Healthcare facilities, Clinical practices, Higher education institutions.
An allied health background, demonstrated in one of the following ways:
An associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
Acceptable degrees include the following: Associate of Applied Science–Transfer (AAS–T) or Associate of Science (AAS) degree in an Allied Health field, Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate in Business (AB), Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
English Proficiency:
TOEFL iBT 64, writing 17
IELTS 6.0, writing 5.0
TOEFL PBT* 507, writing 4.0
U.S. high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0
Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or Zimbabwe