Program Overview
The Master's (Master) in Community Health Education at Wayne State University is a rigorous postgraduate programme delivered on-campus at Wayne State University. Designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced expertise in health & medicine, the programme develops both theoretical foundations and applied skills essential for today's competitive environment.
Spanning 12 months, students engage with cutting-edge research, industry-relevant case studies, and practical projects. Instruction is delivered in English by research-active faculty with professional expertise.
The programme culminates in a dissertation or capstone project. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles, research careers, and doctoral study in health & medicine.
Key Program Features
Program highlights
- Study 100% online
- Flexible full-time or part-time learning
- Complete in 2 years with a full-time schedule
- Prepare for the CHES certification
- No GRE required for admission
What will you learn?
The online master’s in health education degree gives you a deep dive into the fundamentals of community health. You explore health psychology across the lifespan, theories of health behavior, and effective communication techniques. You build your grant writing and management skills, and you learn to translate research into practice in a variety of community health settings.
Online M.S. in community health program curriculum
When you enroll in the program, you work closely with an advisor to design a course of study that includes general professional education courses, specialization courses and elective courses. Three pathways are available in the community health master’s degree, each of which culminates in an experience (an internship, project, or thesis) or class in your specific area of interest:
- Plan A: 35 credits including an eight-credit thesis
- Plan B: 30 credits including a three-credit project or internship
- Plan C: 30 credits (neither thesis or project required)
Community health education courses
Semester I Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 6 HE 5522 Health Psychology 3 HE 6560 Integrating Evidence-Based Practices in Community Health: Translating Research-To-Practice 3 Semester II Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 6 HE 6420 Introduction to Health Education Program Design 3 HE 6530 Principles and Practice of Health Education and Health Promotion 3
Career Opportunities
Career outlook
The M.S. in community health online program opens the door to rewarding careers in health departments and local health agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, universities, businesses, and health insurance companies. With a master’s degree in community health, you gain an understanding of the social determinants of health and learn to plan, analyze, and evaluate community-based health interventions. And you acquire the skills to develop and use evidence-informed strategies to improve population health and build stronger communities.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for Health Education Specialists and Community Health Workers is increasing. The employment growth rate is 12% through 2031.
By earning a community health master’s degree, you are well equipped to pursue careers such as:
- Hospital administration
- Health education specialist
- Community wellness
- Health policy
- Healthcare analysis
- Nutrition and dietetics
- Population health research
Tuition and financial aid
We want to invest in you and your bright future in community health. Our affordable tuition rates for online programs are the same whether you live in Michigan or out of state, and we award hundreds of scholarships each year.
Explore financial aid and scholarships
Admission Requirements
Program Curriculum
Online M.S. in community health program curriculum
When you enroll in the program, you work closely with an advisor to design a course of study that includes general professional education courses, specialization courses and elective courses. Three pathways are available in the community health master’s degree, each of which culminates in an experience (an internship, project, or thesis) or class in your specific area of interest:
- Plan A: 35 credits including an eight-credit thesis
- Plan B: 30 credits including a three-credit project or internship
- Plan C: 30 credits (neither thesis or project required)
Community health education courses
Semester I Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 6 HE 5522 Health Psychology 3 HE 6560 Integrating Evidence-Based Practices in Community Health: Translating Research-To-Practice 3 Semester II Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 6 HE 6420 Introduction to Health Education Program Design 3 HE 6530 Principles and Practice of Health Education and Health Promotion 3
Semester III Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 9 HE 6100 Health Communication Methods and Techniques 3 HE 6570 Advancing Community Health and Health Equity 3 KHS 8540 Theories of Health Behavior 3 Semester IV Courses Cr. Hrs. Total 9 HE 7051 Measurement and Evaluation in Community Health Education 3 HE 7200 Grant Writing and Management in Health Sciences 3 Advisor-approved elective, such as HE 6320 Mental Health and Substance Abuse 3
* Please note that M.S. courses are offered every 3 semesters, so the above plan is just one example. Full-time students can complete the program in two years.
Prepare for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam
Our program is specifically designed to prepare you to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, the only nationally and internationally accredited health education and promotion certification on the market.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
To apply to the master's in community health program, your undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher for regular admission or 2.75 to 2.99 for qualified admission. You need to submit the following:
- The online application
- Undergraduate transcripts
Learn more about graduate admissions at the College of Education and Wayne State’s graduate admission requirements .
Tuition & Financial Information
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Tuition and financial aid
We want to invest in you and your bright future in community health. Our affordable tuition rates for online programs are the same whether you live in Michigan or out of state, and we award hundreds of scholarships each year.
Explore financial aid and scholarships
Admission Requirements
To apply to the master's in community health program, your undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher for regular admission or 2.75 to 2.99 for qualified admission. You need to submit the following:
- The online application
- Undergraduate transcripts
Learn more about graduate admissions at the College of Education and Wayne State’s graduate admission requirements .
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Tuition and financial aid
We want to invest in you and your bright future in community health. Our affordable tuition rates for online programs are the same whether you live in Michigan or out of state, and we award hundreds of scholarships each year.
Explore financial aid and scholarships
Admission Requirements
To apply to the master's in community health program, your undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher for regular admission or 2.75 to 2.99 for qualified admission. You need to submit the following:
- The online application
- Undergraduate transcripts
Learn more about graduate admissions at the College of Education and Wayne State’s graduate admission requirements .
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
Wayne State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-02-01
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)