West Virginia State University-BS-Health Science

The Health Science - Community Health Education program is designed for students who plan to work as health educators, preparing them to take the C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist) exam. The field of health education offers many opportunities for graduates to work as health educators in a variety of settings including university settings, corporations, local, state, and federal health departments, hospitals and volunteer agencies. "Health Educators collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. They may serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community with health education programs." - NCHEC