Program Details
Help individuals and communities—and even yourself—embrace a healthier lifestyle and achieve optimal wellness. Explore nutrition, fitness, and health communication strategies. This concentration is ideal if you aspire to promote health literacy and wellness. Coursework is specially developed to prepare you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. In this BS in Public Health concentration, you’ll learn to raise health literacy among individuals and populations and understand fundamental wellness principles. Master best practices for the design and development of effective health promotion strategies. If you choose the Tempo Learning® competency-based format, you’ll have access to three-month, all-you-can-learn subscriptions, no deadlines, and faculty and coach support when needed.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- 21 years of age or older
- Less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits
- Active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut