Program Details
Community health educators teach individuals how to attain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In the online Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education program, you’ll explore the many functions and responsibilities of a community health educator and gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful and effective in public health education.
The online BS in Community Health Education program aligns to the competencies defined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing for Health Educator Specialists. The program will prepare you to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination, offered through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
Potential careers within the public health education field include:
- Community organizer
- Community health educator
- Health program manager
- Patient educator
- Public health educator
- Social and community service manager
- Social and human service assistant
- Wellness manager
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score