The Department of Community and Behavioral Health offers the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in public health with a concentration in community health. The degree prepares students to become effective health educators and community health specialists capable of developing and implementing health programs in a variety of community-based settings. Students completing the degree are eligible to sit for the national credential exam - Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Public Health Fundamentals for Field Professionals Requirements: 15 credits ENVH 3040 - Environmental Sanitation (3 credits) EPID 3080 - Principles of Epidemiology (3 credits) HSMP 3200 - Health Services Administration (3 credits) COBH 4030 - Community Health (3 credits) COBH 4457 - Emerging Technologies for the Health Professions (3 credits).