Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health - Community Health Professional Specialization

Identify and critique the influences of community health policies and practices on past, present, and future critical health issues of society

Identify the fundamental principles of community health to individual, community, and population health issues as well as disease incidence and prevalence

Examine the causes and prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases and describe prevention, maintenance, and treatment strategies

Describe the role of theory in health promotion, research, and practice to understand and change environmental and behavioral factors

Identify and critique the impact of health disparities in health behaviors, intervention strategies, community health policies, and access to quality healthcare

Critique cultural, legal, policy, and ethical factors that influence health status of individuals and populations

Use appropriate research and statistical tools and techniques to evaluate community health data related to outcomes, prevention, management, and treatment approaches

Identify culturally sensitive approaches to health communication with individuals, groups, communities, and populations

Develop and appraise community programs and interventions through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Practice team collaboration, leadership, and management skills in a variety of settings

Use effective written and oral skills to communicate with different populations within a given community

Create and deliver patient/client/community education.