P903 - Applied Health (Bachelor)

The applied health degree from BYU-Idaho provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to promote and protect the health of individuals and families in their communities. This field works to prevent injuries and sickness and encourages wellness by promoting healthy behaviors. This field offers a wide range of job opportunities and is recognized by governments, companies, and other organizations for its importance in improving quality of life and saving money through prevention. Students will develop a variety of employable skills in health promotion planning, implementation, evaluation, research methods, health behavior change, communication, computer applications (Excel), and others applicable to a number of entry-level jobs with health departments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or other organizations dealing with health promotion, community health, health care, child welfare, family, or occupational safety.

• Successful students will be prepared to work in a variety of careers related to the area of their advanced certificate.  

• Health coordinator  

• Ministry of health/NGO worker  

• Evaluator  

• Safety and health technician  

• Environmental health technician  

• Child and adult services  

• Case worker