Step into a career of purpose with the SKC Health Promotion and Public Health program. Designed to serve the unique needs of our communities, our curriculum prepares you to tackle modern health challenges using both modern science and traditional indigenous knowledge. Here, your educational journey is fully supported by an open, caring campus that values your unique voice and identity.
True health promotion extends beyond the classroom. Through meaningful service learning projects, your academic growth directly uplifts the Flathead Reservation and Indian Country. You will graduate not just with a degree, but with the practical tools and cultural integrity needed to inspire lasting health transformations for our families and future generations.
Public Health Associate of Science
The Public Health Associate of Science Degree is designed for students who want to pursue careers and activities in health and wellness. Students completing this degree will be prepared to help clients achieve health goals and to work on community-wide projects to foster health and wellness. Students will gain skills to help clients prevent and manage disease and increase overall wellness, and to promote community wellness through the development of health-promoting programs, resources, policies, and research. The curriculum is uniquely designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Students with this degree can continue to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health at SKC.
Program Contacts
Kindra McQuillan
Chair
kindra_mcquillan@skc.edu
(503) 545-8913
Health Sciences Bldg 122
Public Health Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health empowers you to address health inequities and drive systems change at the population level. Building seamlessly on the A.S. in Public Health, this program deepens your understanding of the biological, environmental, and political determinants of health. Through culturally grounded coursework and hands-on practicums, you will master health data analysis, program design, and policy evaluation. Graduates emerge ready to work collaboratively with American Indian/Alaska Native communities, prepared for impactful entry-level careers or advanced study in Master of Public Health (MPH) and related graduate programs.
Program Contacts
Kindra McQuillan
Chair
kindra_mcquillan@skc.edu
(503) 545-8913
Health Sciences Bldg 122
Apply now and enjoy a unique educational experience that blends Western academic knowledge with Native American perspectives and practices. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Join a supportive community that values cultural diversity and academic excellence, and prepare for a successful career and leadership role in your community. Apply today and start your journey towards a brighter future at SKC!