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Community Health Education

Overview

Official Name of Program

Community Health Education

Plan Code

COH-AS

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

AS - Associate in Science

HEGIS Code

5506.00

NYSED Program Code

36607 - COH-AS

CIP Code

51.2207

Community Health Education is an exciting and growing profession that can lead to jobs all over the world in public health agencies, voluntary nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, medical care settings, business/industry and more! Community Health Education majors develop practical skills and a sound knowledge of public health and health promotion theories. They learn to positively influence the health behavior of individuals, groups, and communities while addressing the lifestyle factors (i.e., nutrition, physical activity, sexual behavior and drug use) and living and working conditions that influence health.

Requirements