Applied Public Health Practice

Catalog description

This is a preparatory course for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Examination administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). It provides familiarity with the exam structure and content areas, guidance on effective study strategies, and opportunities to strengthen public health competencies developed through prior coursework. Emphasis is placed on integrating knowledge from health promotion, epidemiology, program planning, and evaluation into applied, competency‑based practice, ensuring readiness for both the CHES exam and professional roles in public health and related fields. prereq: 2561, 3331, co/prereq: 4561