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Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science, Community Health Educator (Online)

Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science, Community Health Educator (Online)

Make a difference in community health

At IU Southeast, you can take your associate degree—or a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework, including pre-nursing courses—and apply it toward a university degree.

Our 100% online Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science is designed for students who are seeking a broad understanding of the science of human health and how they can apply it to a career in the healthcare field. It prepares you for entry- and mid-level positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit health-related organizations and enhances your potential for career advancement.

The Community Health Educator track focuses on building skills needed to conduct general health and wellness assessments, as well as the planning and implementation of health education within a community. It also qualifies you to take the Certified Health Education Specialist Examination offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Becoming a CHES opens many more public health career opportunities.

Careers

This degree provides additional skills and training needed to advance within your chosen profession, or to find a new career in the healthcare field. It’s designed to enhance potential for career advancement within the healthcare sector in entry- and mid-level positions in health-related organizations.

A Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) can do anything that has to do with health, wellness, health education, or promotion. A CHES has the opportunity to work in organizations such as:

Health departments
U.S. military (wellness centers)
Health insurance agencies
Fitness agencies
Hospitals
Schools and colleges

Nonprofit agencies related to health promotion and education
Alcohol and drug prevention organizations
AIDS ministries
YMCA

Degree information

120 credit hours
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Online

The Community Health Education track focuses on building skills needed to conduct general health and wellness assessments, as well as the planning and implementation of health education within a community.

Community health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. They also collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.

For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

The online program covers the basic technical and applied aspects of health science. Courses include healthcare delivery and leadership, health communication, policy, and ethics. Students learn about the economics of healthcare and receive foundational knowledge in legal matters.

Students completing the Community Health Educator track can take the Certified Health Education Specialist Examination (CHES) offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

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Community Health Educator track requirements:

AHSC-C 415 Community Health Assessment, Education, and Promotion (6 credits)
AHSC-C 425 Program Assessment, Planning, Evaluation I (6 credits)
AHSC-C 435 Program Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation II (6 credits)

IU Southeast believes learning happens through many avenues. That's why we review and accept dual credit, transfer credits from other colleges and universities, military service, non-credit training, volunteer experience and more. Check out our Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to find out how you can identify and present learning from your experiences in a way that can help you earn college credits and complete your degree more quickly.

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