Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science at West Virginia State University has two emphasis areas, Community Health Education and Leadership in Allied Health which prepare students for work within health education and health related fields.

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Community Health Education Online Degree Program was ranked among the nation's BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S IN HEALTH SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS in both 2019 and 2021 by Intelligent.com.

The Community Health Education (non-teaching) emphasis area is a 4-year degree track designed for students who plan to work as community health specialists and educators. This emphasis area prepares individuals to take the C.H.E.S. (Certified Health Education Specialist) exam. Certified Health Education Specialists are trained to assess and recognize health disparities among populations, then plan and implement quality health programming to address the assessed needs/disparities. The field of health education offers many opportunities for graduates to work in a variety of settings including universities, corporations, local, state, and federal health departments, hospitals, volunteer agencies, and public schools. The Leadership in Allied Health emphasis area is a 2+2 track designed for health care providers who have already obtained an Associate degree in an allied health related field. This concentration will build upon their existing professional knowledge to enhance their skills in communications, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and health theories. In addition, the concentration will equip graduates with leadership skills as they relate to the allied health disciplines. Successful completion of the concentration will increase the mobility of graduates into leadership positions in their respective professions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Health Promotion
Healthy Living
Consumer Health
Emergency Health Care
Substance Abuse
Community Health
Contemporary Issues in Health
Elementary and Middle-school Safety Programs
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Fitness for Living

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee $20- Non-refundable
Official high school transcript (2.0 cumulative GPA)
Immunization Records (if born after January 1, 1957

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14990 USD / year

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14990 USD / year

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In-State

9570 USD / year

≈ 9570 USD / year

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