This program of study focuses on health promotion and disease prevention through community educational services, and it prepares individuals to develop training and implement curriculum focused on better health and educational outcomes. <br><br>Graduates of this program can seek employment with health and education agencies involved in community-based training and prevention related to HIV/STI/AIDS, obesity, dating violence and bullying, communicable diseases, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, sexual health and/or pregnancy prevention. Students can specialize in several emphasis areas, including Communications, Aging populations, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Human Service, Child Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies.<br><br>Among the courses you'll take in this track: School and Community Health, Contemporary Health Issues, Child Health Concepts, and Health Education and Promotion at the Workplace.<br><br>Graduates will be eligible to sit for the NCHEC's Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. This track does not lead to K-12 teacher certification. Requirements for the Community Health Education track include the university's Liberal Studies requirements, the departmental core courses, and the Community Health Education required courses. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 and a C or better in all of the required core courses within this track.