Community and Public Health

  • PATHWAY: COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH

    Early College High School
    The mission of the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School is to develop and support pathways to higher education that lead to careers in STEM fields for students through rigorous academic programming and a collaborative approach to learning.  A network of K-12, higher education, business and industry partners has been developed to provide students with the highest level of education and support for entering and succeeding in the clean energy fields.  

    The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School is an  innovative program that provides high school students with transdisciplinary learning and 21st Century skill sets necessary to make informed decisions as they relate to college and career readiness.  Students have the advantage of being in a fully connected and collaborative learning environment.  Students work at their own pace and leverage 1:1 technology to access individualized academic support, master program expectations, and develop college and career readiness. With support from regional economic leaders, including the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and local Chambers of Commerce, the program connects with hundreds of businesses throughout the region that serve as assets for students and represents a robust fusion of education, business and industry collaborating to train students to become innovators and leaders for the jobs of tomorrow.

    Early college high schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college.  Students in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School Program take both high school and college level coursework on a college campus at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART campus located in Malta, NY. 

    What is Community and Public Health?
    The degree program is for those interested in the field of community health who may have little or no background in the field.  Community and Public health navigators educate, motivate and empower their clients. Working under licensed health care professionals, they serve as a liaison between clients and the health care system, connecting clients with services and providing support for those navigating the health care landscape.
    Coursework in this program will help you acquire a broad base of knowledge that spans health care, community health, health insurance, human services, health literacy and chronic diseases.


    Community and Public Health College Coursework
    General Psychology    
    Public Speaking    
    Statistics    
    Cultural Diversity in American Society     
    Child Psychology 
    English Composition I  
    Social Problems     
    US Healthcare    
    Healthcare Ethics   
    **College coursework is subject to change based on HVCC & enrollment decisions.   

    Community and Public Health Specific Jobs
    Patient Navigator
    Benefits Navigator
    Community Health Worker
    Health Outreach
    Patient Advocate
    Health Insurance Company