This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into public health program evaluation and quality improvement project management. Students build on foundational quality knowledge to support broader public health initiatives.
Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students design a quality improvement plan for a public health program. Graduates are prepared for roles such as quality improvement coordinator or public health program analyst.
BA 031Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
- Business ownership structures and formation
- Roles of key business functions
- Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
- The four Ps of marketing
- Segmenting and targeting audiences
- Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Effective presentation techniques
- Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
- The accounting equation and double-entry system
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
- Time value of money principles
- Sources of business financing
- Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
- Principles of organizational planning
- Supervising and coordinating teams
- Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce business models
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Employee training and performance management
- Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
QPH 111Introduction to Public Health Quality
Introduces the basic concepts of quality within public health settings.
- What quality means in public health
- Basic quality improvement tools
- Overview of public health programs
QPH 125Public Health Data Basics
Covers reading and using basic public health performance data.
- Basic public health metrics
- Reading simple health data reports
- Using data to spot problems
QPH 139Community Health Program Basics
Introduces how community health programs are structured and run.
- Structure of community health programs
- Basic outreach concepts
- Introduction to program evaluation
QPH 253Performance Measurement in Public Health
Covers building and tracking performance indicators for public health programs.
- Selecting meaningful health indicators
- Building a performance dashboard
- Benchmarking against public health standards
QPH 365Program Evaluation Methods
Covers evaluating whether public health programs are achieving their goals.
- Designing a program evaluation
- Collecting evaluation data
- Reporting evaluation findings
QPH 477Quality Improvement Project Management
Covers managing quality improvement projects in a public health setting.
- Running a quality improvement cycle
- Engaging staff in improvement projects
- Sustaining improvement gains
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.
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