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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Public Health BS, Community Health Education Specialization


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Program Director
Rebecca Pearson, PhD, MPH

Advisors
Kim McBride, PhD, MPH
Rebecca Pearson, PhD, MPH
 

Program Information
The mission of the Public Health Education Program at Central Washington University is to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, resulting in a positive impact on the health of individuals, groups, communities, and the world at large.

The program student-centered and evidence-based prepares professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate innovative strategies that promote social justice, health and well-being for individuals, groups, communities, and the world at large.

Faculty members of the Public Health Education Program share an essential passion, embodied in our roles as teachers and life-long learners, to serve the needs of our students. We are committed to the following values:

  • Healthy people in healthy communities
  • Professionalism: ethics, honesty, respect, and integrity
  • Commitment to learning: relevance, rigor, collaboration, and collective wisdom
  • Diversity of ideas, people, and cultures

Students in this program major in public health and must specialize in either community health education or pre-nursing in public health. Please contact the program director for an application.

Bachelor of Science
Public Health Major

Students who major in public health are trained to be at the leading edge of prevention and health promotion. Specializing in either community health education or pre-nursing in public health, students are prepared to work with individuals, groups, or entire communities on a myriad of population-based health issues.

Special requirements other than departmental:
HED 230 must be taken prior to HED 422, HED 230 and HED 310 must be taken prior to HED 475.

Community Health Education Specialization


The community health education specialization (CHED) will prepare students to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health programs that are designed to improve quality of life for all. Emphasis is placed on population health and the myriad of influencing factors as they relate to community. Students are encouraged to complete the Comprehensive Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam upon completion of the program.

Total Required Courses Credits: 35


 

Total Credits: 99


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