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Guide for Students in Public Health 

This page is for students pursuing or exploring a Public Health program within the Health Sciences Meta-Major. The Public Health major is non-selective and does not require a separate application process.

 

Choices you make during your time at Hartnell will help you complete your degree or certificate in order to immediately begin your career or transfer to complete a bachelor's degree at a four-year university.

Steps on Your Way

 

DISCOVER PUBLIC HEALTH

  • Review “What is Public Health?”
  • Meet with a counselor to discuss your education plan and determine courses to be transfer- or career-ready.
  • Explore public health careers, such as:
  • Health service manager
  • Occupational health specialist
  • Community health worker
  • Wellness coordinator
  • Community service manager
  • Emergency and disaster preparedness
  • Contact tracer
  • Social and behavioral fields

 

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Man working on computer at deskBECOME CAREER READY

 

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BECOME TRANSFER READY

If you’re planning to complete a four-year degree:

 

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PREPARE TO COMPLETE

 

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