The Division of Allied Health and Public Services offers a variety majors in the fields of criminal justice, human services, early childhood education and health care. Many of the graduates from these programs are ready to join the workforce after they earn their diploma. However, there are also opportunities for these graduates to transfer on and earn their bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university.
Northwest State Community College, along with other technical and community colleges across the nation educate the majority of the nation's first-responders. According to the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, nearly 60% of all new registered nurses and close to 85% of law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs are educated by community colleges.
For more information, contact Karen Short, Dean of Allied Health and Public Services, at (419) 267-1253
