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Health, Wellness & Fitness Pathway Options
Community Health & Wellness
Community Health and Wellness provides students with a working knowledge of healthcare systems and practices, with specialization in their area of interest. Students will gain general knowledge of fitness, nutrition, social and emotional development with a focus on healthcare and human services systems as well as navigation and advocacy skills.
Community Health and Wellness Degree Option
Associate in Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs per year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Applied Science - Community Health and Wellness
- Catalog: Associate in Applied Science – Community Health and Wellness
Career
The Community Health and Wellness AAS degree will provide students with a working
knowledge of healthcare systems and practices. Career opportunities can be found in
major healthcare systems, community health clinics, social service agencies, behavioral
health providers, and other healthcare facilities.
Job titles for this degree include: Community Health Worker, Patient Advocate, Health Navigator, Community Resource Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, Care Coordinator. What is a Community Health Worker? Watch this video to learn more.
Job titles for this degree include: Community Health Worker, Patient Advocate, Health Navigator, Community Resource Specialist, Peer Support Specialist, Care Coordinator. What is a Community Health Worker? Watch this video to learn more.
This degree can lead to a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services.
Additional options offered through the Healthcare Professions Department
Medical Assistant Degree, AAS and certificate options
Learn the practical skills you need for a rewarding, challenging position in healthcare. The demand for medical assistants and related jobs is high. Work with physicians and providers to increase productivity in medical offices by performing a wealth of administrative and clinical tasks. Gain work experience through a 180 hour externship.
Learn more about the Medical Assistant Degrees and Certificates
After Highline College
This degree can lead to BAS degrees in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Community Health and Education, Health Promotion and Management and Healthcare Management and Leadership.
Top Transfer-To Institution
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University of Washington - Tacoma
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