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.