Public Health Technology/Navigator Coursework
The Public Health Technology/Navigator curriculum is a stackable credentialed 2-yr program of study that prepares the graduate to work in jobs with titles such as public health specialist, patient navigator, health insurance navigator, health care advocate, and public health educator. As a certificate, diploma, and/or academic degree program, the Public Health Technology/Navigator concentration is designed to be compatible with a wide range of health systems, state regulations, and health services delivery models that recognize the value that services provide to enhance the public health of patients and communities.
Freshman Year – Certificate
First Year – Certificate – Public Health Technology/Navigator
First Semester
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| PHT 1113 - Intro to Health Care & Public Health | 3 |
| PHT 1123 - HealthCare Delivery | 3 |
| PHT 1213 - Prevention and Community Health | 3 |
| BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I (LEC/LAB) | 4 |
| BIO 1813 – Medical Terminology in Health Professions | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| PHT 1223 - Health Insurance | 2 |
| PHT 1233 - Public Health Statistics and Analysis | 3 |
| PHT 2213 - HealthCare Advocacy | 3 |
| PHT 2133 - Public Health Practicum I | 3 |
| HUS 1133 - Social Problems | 3 |
Total Credits: 30
Total Certificate Credits: 30
Sophomore Year – Diploma
Second Year Diploma – Public Health Technology/Navigator – Offered to Students with Public Health Technology/Navigator Certificate Credentials – One Semester Track
Total Credits: 15
Total Diploma Credits: 45
Second Year – Associate of Applied Science Degree
Second Year Diploma – Associate of Applied Science Degree – Offered to Students with Public Health Technology/Navigator Certificate Credentials – One Semester Track
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1123 - English Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| EPY 2533 - Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
AAS Degree Credits: 60