Applied Health Science focuses on improving individual and community health through a variety of applied methods, with an emphasis on preventive measures as well as health promotion. Interprofessional collaboration is essential to Applied Health Science and to the overall health and wellbeing of populations served. The field of Applied Health Science is vast, offering an array of career options. Examples of employment settings include community and public health, healthcare, business and non-profits, schools, and universities. <br>Applied Health Science students can be eligible to become nationally Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®), which provides an advantage when seeking employment and/or graduate education.