Title: BS, Community Health | University of Maryland | School of Public Health
Headings: BS, Community Health
BS, Community Health
Make an impact on populations through the power of prevention
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Program Overview
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Make an impact on populations through the power of prevention
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares students to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate community health education programs. Students in this program are exposed to material in health behavior, community health research, biostatistics, epidemiology, grant writing, health communication and professional development. Apply
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Students who want to use social justice to advance health equity
Students who aim to go to nursing school
Students who envision themselves working in a health-related career
Students who want a hands-on, skills-based academic program
Students who want to gain professional skills for the working world post-graduation
Career Paths
Outreach Specialist
Program Coordinator/Manager/Assistant
Public Health Educator
Health Promotion Specialist
Consultant (Research)
Quality Safety Specialist (occupational health)
Community Health Advocate
Violence Prevention Specialist
Worksite Wellness Specialist
Health Education & Communication Specialist
Program Overview
Our BS in community health degree program is applied and hands-on. You will learn techniques to promote healthy lifestyle choices and improve the quality of life of individuals and groups using culturally competent techniques and methods. 90%
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Competencies
Discuss the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts, and functions across the globe and in society. Use basic public health concepts, methods, and tools for data collection and analysis. Identify the major health-related needs and concerns of populations and formulate basic processes, approaches, and interventions as possible solutions. Describe the underlying science of human health and disease including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the lifespan. Examine the socio-economic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and contribute to health disparities.