Associate in Arts in Public Health
Community College of Philadelphia
USA,Pennsylvania
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 13,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, Pennsylvania
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1965
Total Students: 29,873 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States
Associate in Arts in Public Health
Program Overview
Public health focuses on vulnerable populations and uses a proactive, preventive, and group approach to address the health needs of communities (regions, countries, or even the world) that are experiencing health disparities. Public health methods coordinate the work of individuals, organizations, as well as private, government, and public entities. These public health methods are unique from those of other health professions that focus on individuals.
Responding to public health crises is always a concern for large urban centers such as Philadelphia. These public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis, affect other areas related to public health, such as the homicide rate and homelessness, and increase the need for public health professionals to focus on the specific needs of city residents.
The AA in Public Health is multi-disciplinary program designed for transfer, with an emphasis on communication (oral and written) and sociology in the context of health and health care. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of group dynamics, learn population-based approaches to health, and analyze the historical and structural factors that create health and health care disparities and impact health. The AA in Public Health also prepares students to advocate for issues they care about within their own communities.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 13,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Community College of Philadelphia
CAD 10,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
