Both the BS in Pulic Health and the BS in Health Science prepares students for entry-level positions as Public Health Workers in county health departments, non-profit health agencies, medical service settings, school systems, and businesses. Health educators promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. They do this by assessing needs; planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs; coordinating health services; serving as a resource person; and advocating for specific health issues. Graduates with these degrees are qualified to apply to take the test for national credentialing as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). 

Major in Public Health or Health Education

• Career Opportunities (PDF)
• Course Requirements - Health Science option in Health Education (PDF)
• Course Requirements - Public Health (PDF)
• Change of major form
• National Commission for Health Education Credentialing(opens in new window)

Internship

• Internship Site List (PDF)
• Internship Packet (PDF)
• Sample Internship Objectives
• Internship Learning Agreement (PDF)
• Intern Agency Responsibilities (PDF)

Minor in Health Promotion

• Minor in Health Promotion Requirements (PDF)
• Change of major form(opens in new window)

Contact

For students with last names starting with letters A – L

Kristina Carter
Department of Public Health & Health Services Administration
Butte Hall, office 630
530-898-5633
klcarter@csuchico.edu
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For students with last names starting with letters M –Z

Patti Horsley
Department of Public Health & Health Services Administration
Butte Hall, office 628
530-898-4620
phorsley@csuchico.edu
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