The MSU Denver Community Health Educator (CHE) program is housed in the public health program at the Department of Health Professions. Earning the CHE certificate signifies a high level of education and expertise, and it allows students to sit for Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam conducted by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). The CHES exam is required or preferred qualification in the field of community and public health/health promotion, and certification allows work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, and educational institutions like schools and universities.
The certificate totals 27 credits, with 9 required courses, 3 credit hours each. These courses align with National Commission for Health Education Credentialing’s (NCHEC) competency areas. There is an optional course that students can take if they are interested in learning about Peer Health Education in the area of Public Health. Students must complete the 9 courses with a grade of “C” or better in all courses, and minimum GPA of 2.0 to earn the certificate.
Advising:
Students can contact the Department of Health Professions Public Health Program at 303-615-1200 for advising support specific to this certificate program, other undergraduate degree information. Here is link to that website: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-professions/hep-programs/public-health/
Academic Policies:
Academic policies and the Student Code of Conduct will be applied to all MSU Denver students, regardless of level. Students should review the MSU Denver Student Code of Conduct website.
