The Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education at NCCU is a 100% online degree completion program that prepares you to lead in public health by equipping you with the knowledge and skills to promote and support healthy communities. Rooted in NCCU’s long legacy of community impact, the program emphasizes service-oriented learning, including a required internship that allows you to make a difference before you graduate. Graduates are prepared with foundational skills for professional practice, prerequisite training for graduate study, and the approved coursework needed to sit for the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
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The B.S. in Public Health Education is a career-focused degree completion program designed to prepare confident, service-minded health educators. Key highlights include:
- 100% online format with flexible scheduling
- Service-oriented curriculum with a required internship in community health education
- Approved coursework and experiences to sit for the national CHES certification exam
- Prerequisite training for graduate study in public health education
- Faculty with active professional and research engagement in the field
- SACSCOC-accredited institution ranked 15th among HBCUs by U.S. News & World Report (2025)
The program prepares graduates for entry-level roles as health educators in public health departments, voluntary health agencies, health care organizations, corporate worksites, and community-based organizations. Employment of health education specialists is projected to grow 7% between 2023 and 2033, faster than the national average.
| Career Title | Average Base Salary* |
| Health and Safety Coordinator | $65,689 |
| Program Manager, Non Profit | $62,484 |
| Health Educator | $56,476 |
| Wellness Coordinator | $54,922 |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $50,070 |
*General labor market and salary data are sourced from PayScale. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment. NCCU does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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Students must meet minimum eligibility requirements for admission to North Carolina Central University and the UNC System. Additional requirements include:
- A completed application for admission
- Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution attended, with a minimum 2.0 GPA
- At least 24 transferable credit hours from the last or current institution attended
- A list of academic courses in progress (if applicable)
- Must not be on academic probation, suspended, or expelled from a previous or current institution
- Supportive documents such as personal essays and recommendation letters are welcomed but not required
Transfer Credit Notes:
- NCCU will not accept transfer courses with a grade lower than “C.”
- NCCU does not accept transfer credit from challenge examinations or pass/fail coursework
- Maximum transferable: 90 semester hours from a four-year college, 64 from a two-year college, combined maximum of 90 credit hours
- North Carolina residents must confirm in-state status through the Residency Determination Service (RDS) to qualify for in-state tuition rates
Application Deadlines:
- May 1 — Summer Admission Deadline
- July 15 — Fall Admission Deadline
- November 15 — Spring Admission Deadline
Tarvars Denning, PHE Academic Advisor – Public Health Education
Email: tdenning@nccu.edu
Phone: 919-530-7505