B.S. in Community Health
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health degree, provides a foundation for students planning to enter the health education field. Health education is a profession recognized by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Health educators “provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles” (United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (SOC 21-1091.00)).
Coursework provides an in-depth development of the Seven Areas of Responsibilities and Competencies for Health Education Specialists from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Graduates with a Community Health degree are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Examination. Students receive training in identifying community needs, using theory to develop health programs, and planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs.
Community health graduates work in a variety of settings, including:
- Government health agencies (e.g., local public health departments),
- Voluntary health organizations (e.g., American Heart Association),
- Hospitals,
- Businesses,
- Schools/universities, and
- Other health-related organizations.
Many graduates also go on to professional schools such as nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Graduates also have furthered their education attending masters and/or doctoral programs, or law school. Past graduates have held positions in related health fields such as nursing, occupational or physical therapy, pharmacy, worksite wellness programs, continuous quality improvement, and research.
Note: An admission committee reviews and admits applicants on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum requirements listed does not guarantee admission.
ADMISSIONS
To be admitted to an HLKN undergraduate program, you must apply follow all Undergraduate Admissions requirements.
How to ApplyProgram Details
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Plan
The Community Health Degree Plan includes basic science courses, health content courses such as Human Diseases, Drugs and Society, Global Health, and Human Sexuality, but also skill-based courses such as Health Education Methodology, Health Program Evaluation, Community Health, and Grant Writing. This program includes a semester-long internship (12-hours course credit), which provides practical, real-life experience before entering the health profession.
Contact Advisors
Kaylee Webb
Academic Advisor II
Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor's
I still have questions. Who can I contact to help me?
Please feel free to contact our front office at 979-845-4530 for further questions.
I am a transfer student and I want to change my major to an HLKN program. What courses will transfer?
For courses not specified in our transfer requirements per major, refer to our Transfer Course Equivalency Guide.
How can these programs help me get into professional school?
Our programs typically have pre-requisites built in, or can be paired with courses offered at Texas A&M. Your advisor will work with you on your academic goals while keeping graduation a top priority. You will be encouraged to get in contact with the Professional School Advising Office; they provide resources and services that can help you get into the professional school of your choice.
What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Estimate your attendance cost.
Please note: you must update the program hours.
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.