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.
Henry Ford College Associate degree options
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Pre-Surgical Technologist (AS)
- Pre-Respiratory Therapist (AS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.
- Surgical Technologist (AAS)
- Fitness and Sport Center Mgt. (AB)
- Medical Practice-Clinical Mgt. (AAS)
Recommended degree program: Associate in General Studies (AGS)
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Henry Ford College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENG 131 Intro to College Writing I | 3 | ENG 1020 |
| ENG 132 College Writing & Research II | 3 | ENG 3010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | See MTA; approved Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | See MTA; approved Mathematics | 4 | See advisor |
| Natural Sciences | BIO 131 Introduction to Biology | 4 | BIO 1510 |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science (non-BIO course) | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | SOC 251 Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Society | 3 | SOC 2600 |
| See MTA; approved Social Science (non-SOC course) | 3 | See advisor | |
| Community Health Pathway Courses | HPE 140 Lifetime Wellness | 2 | HE 2310 |
| HPE 145 Advanced First Aid/CPR/AED Training | 3 | LFA 2330 | |
| HPE 141 Intro to Health and Wellness or HPE 253 Nutrition for the Professional | 3 | NFS 2030 | |
| Total Credits | 38 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 38 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 22-35 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-73 min. |
Notes:
- The range of credit hours (Associate degree requirements and additional electives) 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.
- The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) satisfies Wayne State’s University General Education requirements.
- Any courses not completed can be taken at WSU.
- All courses and equivalencies based on catalog year 2024-2025
| College of Education, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Health | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 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) | 9 |
| Total | 47 |
Notes: Specific associate degree programs satisfy required Community Health electives. See WSU advisor for more information.
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 47 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-13 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 47-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP)
Undergraduates enrolled in any bachelor's degree in the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies (e.g., Community Health, Exercise and Sport Science, Health and Physical Education Teaching, or Sport Management), have earned at least 75 credits, and have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, you can apply for admission into an Accelerated Master's Program (AMP). AMP programs would allow students to link their bachelor’s degrees with any master’s degree in the division and complete up to 16 credits of master's degree coursework during your bachelor's degree.
AMP programs enable students to complete up to half of their entire master’s degree (decreasing the time it would take them to complete a master’s degree nearly in half) and saves tuition expenses (undergraduate tuition is less than half the cost of graduate tuition). Students who are interested in learning more about the AMP program opportunities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor as early in their bachelor’s program as possible.
Primary contacts
Henry Ford College
Academic Advising
313-317-6845 | advising@hfcc.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Kinesiology Health and Sport Studies
313-577-4249 | AskCOE@wayne.edu | Schedule an appointment
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 the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- The pathway was signed on December 12, 2022.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.