Community Health Educator Master's Degree Programs

Program Overview

The Community Health Promotion Master's program prepares individuals to become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and work in diverse settings such as healthcare institutions, schools, and community-based organizations. The curriculum emphasizes practical learning, critical thinking, and expertise in health education, behavior change, and program planning. Graduates are eligible to take the CHES exam and pursue careers as health educators, wellness program coordinators, and public health educators, among others.

Program Outline

Community Health Promotion Master's Degree Program

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Community Health Promotion Master's program prepares individuals for a diverse range of careers as Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES).
Graduates can pursue opportunities in public, private, and professional settings such as healthcare institutions, schools, and community-based organizations.
• Objective: The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to promote health, well-being, and disease prevention within communities.
• Program Description: The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking and communication skills, along with expertise in health education, behavior change, program planning, evaluation, and grant writing.
Students gain practical experience through a supervised 150-hour internship aligned with their interests.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through classroom instruction, case studies, group discussions, and simulations.
• Faculty: The faculty comprises knowledgeable, dynamic professionals with diverse backgrounds in public health, education, and community health.
• Unique Approach: The program focuses on the critical role of education in promoting health and preventing disease, emphasizing the social determinants of health, program planning, and community-based interventions.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates can pursue diverse careers as:
• Health Educators
• Wellness Program Coordinators
• Community Health Outreach Specialists
• Public Health Educators
• Grant Writers
• Researchers
• Opportunities: Graduates are prepared to work in various settings, including:
• Health departments
• Hospitals and clinics
• Schools and universities
• Non-profit organizations
• Government agencies
• Outcomes: The program boasts a 90% graduate success rate in self-reported understanding of the roles and responsibilities in the field (based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022).

Other:

• Internship Opportunities: Students gain valuable experience through 150-hour internships at various healthcare organizations such as:
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA)
• Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD)
• Coalition Against Child Abuse & Neglect (CCAN)
• Planned Parenthood of Nassau County
• Eligibility for CHES Exam: Graduates can take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam upon program completion.
• Advanced Certificate: The program offers an advanced certificate option for individuals with a master's degree in health studies or related fields who wish to specialize in community health promotion.