Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Health Education and Health Promotion] From Radford University

This degree prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) examination, the standard credentialing examination for health educators.  This credential is often required or preferred of applicants for health promotion jobs in a variety of settings including: community organizations,health departments, worksites or hospitals.  The concentration prepares students to become entry-level health professionals, and prepares students for graduate study in health education, health promotion or public health.

Knowledge in health-related areas, such as substance use and abuse, nutrition, epidemiology, community health, health behavior change and program planning and evaluation will provide students with the background necessary for development of health promotion programs.  Additional coursework in diversity of health, international health, and other courses will also help prepare students forcareers in the field.