BS Health Sciences: Community Health Education Concentration
Your future is purpose-driven
When you become a community health educator, you lead the way in wellness — empowering individuals to take control of their health while acting as an advocate for accessible care.
By providing education, resources, and support, community health educators help people make informed decisions about their wellness, adopt healthier behaviors, and prevent illness — bridging the gap between information and practical action. Their work not only improves individual lives but strengthens entire communities, promotes equity, reduces disparities, and enhances the overall quality of life for all.
Your future is purple
At UB, our programs equip you to make an impact.
By earning your BS in Health Sciences with a concentration in Community Health Education, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert faculty: Our instructors come to the classroom with decades of professional experience. With small class sizes and flexible teaching strategies, you’ll receive the personalized attention and support you deserve from your school.
- Foundations for success: The Community Health Education curriculum builds off the knowledge and skills gained in your Health Sciences classes — strengthening your field-specific expertise while ensuring you have the foundation necessary to pursue diverse roles in the healthcare field.
- Hands-on opportunities: At UB, we know gaining hands-on experience in real-world settings is an essential step in your journey to career-readiness. Our Community Health Education track helps you level up your skills with internship opportunities across the region — preparing you to enter the field as a sought-after professional.
Accelerate your career — amplify your impact
Fast track your career trajectory with a dual master's degree in Public Health!
In our accelerated 4+1 Public Health program, Purple Knights pursuing the Community Health Education concentration can achieve both their BS in Health Sciences and master’s in Public Health (MPH) in as few as five years!
Earn your master’s degree — power-up your earning potential by as much as 16%!*
Through this dual degree track, students can start earning their MPH while finishing their BS in Health Sciences. Eligible students may begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year. After satisfying all BS requirements, they will spend a fifth year completing their MPH coursework.
To learn more about eligibility for the MPH dual degree program, please contact your academic advisor.
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Your future starts today!
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- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career