Public Health

www.linnbenton.edu/health-and-human-performance

The Health and Human Performance Department offers two Associate of Science (AS) degrees for students planning to transfer to Oregon State University (OSU) to earn a baccalaureate degree in Public Health with options in Health Promotion and Behavior; and Health Management and Policy. The Health Promotion and Behavior emphasis, Associate of Science degree is for students planning on working in the field of public health in a non-clinical setting, such as planning and evaluating programs related to healthy behavior across the lifespan, and promoting programs that improve health in the general population. The Health Management Policy emphasis, Associate of Science degree is designed for students preparing for careers in managing health care organizations or agencies. Students planning to transfer to another institution should consider the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) and work with an advisor from the college/university they plan to transfer to to be sure the appropriate courses are being taken at LBCC.

Facilities

The department has indoor and outdoor facilities to support exercise and physical activities that act as a supplement for health behaviors. The Activity Center contains a fully equipped, double-court gymnasium, as well as a weight training room, a dance and aerobics room, and complete shower facilities. Outdoor facilities include a baseball diamond, tennis courts, four sand volleyball courts, a 400 meter track, and a wellness trail.