Community Health (BS)
What is Community Health?
The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares students for careers in the broad field of community health. Coursework includes training in health topics, intervention development and evaluation, health behavior theory, policy and teaching methods. The program also prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, which is given by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). This credential ensures that students are trained and qualified to plan and coordinate community health education programs.
What can I do with a Community Health Degree?
The B.S. in Community Health provides practical field experiences and experiential coursework to prepare students for employment in public or private agencies; local health departments; volunteer organizations; hospitals; health insurance companies; worksite/employee health promotion and wellness programs; and a variety of community-based organizations.
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Arts (AA)
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Health and Wellness Promotion (AAS)
- Health Information Technology (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1210 or 1180) | 3-4 | ENG 1020 |
| ENGL 1190 Communications 2 (or ENGL 1220) | 3-4 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | BIOL 1000 General Biology 1 | 4 | BIO 1510/1511 |
| | See MTA; approved Natural Science with lab | 4 | See advisor |
| Social Sciences | PSCY 1010 Intro to Psychology | 4 | PSY 1020 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science | 3 | See advisor | |
| Community Health Pathway Courses | BIOL 1400 Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 | NFS 2030 |
| WHES 2022 Lifestyle, Behavior & Disease or WHES 2026 Health Lifestyle Choices | 3 | HE 2310 | |
| WHES 2070 Prevention, Intervention, Treatment of Disease, Illness & Injury or WHES 2076 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer | 3 | LFA 2330 | |
| Total Credits | 41-43 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 41-43 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 19-39 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-82 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
Macomb Community College recommendations: Health and Wellness Promotion (AAS)
| Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Health | Credit |
|---|---|
| HE 1010 Foundations of Health and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HE 2320 Advancing Policy Community Health Education | 3 |
| HE 3440 Nutrition and Health Education | 3 |
| HE 3344 Methods/Materials Community Health Education | 3 |
| HE 3500 Human Disease | 3 |
| HE 4010 Foundations Community Health Program | 3 |
| HE 4902 Health Education Internship | 5 |
| HE 6310 Reproductive Health Education | 3 |
| HE 6320 Mental Health and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| HE 6330 Health Behavior Change | 3 |
| HE 6501 Measurement/Evaluation Community Health Ed | 3 |
| HE 5522 Health Psychology | 3 |
| HE Electives -see WSU advisor | 0-9 |
| Total Credits | 38-47 |
NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 38-47 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-18 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 42-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
The WSU program in Community Health is unique because it specifically prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, given through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (https://www.nchec.org). The CHES certification is the only nationally and internationally accredited health education and promotion certification on the market. The CHES credential ensures employers that the potential employee has taken the initiative to pursue additional certification and that they have real-life knowledge, and experience planning, implementing, evaluating, and advocating for health education programs, all skills the WSU program prepares students to do.
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.