Bachelor’s Degree in 
Community Health and Wellness

It may seem obvious, but advances in public health are only effective if they’re available to the public: not just for some people, but for everyone. To create a healthier, more equitable society, we need well-trained advocates for community healthcare. With a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Health and Wellness from Monroe’s School of Allied Health Professions, you can be one of those advocates.

That advocacy can take many different forms. You might help develop public policy aimed at providing community health services; you might launch a public awareness campaign around disease prevention; you might serve as a health and wellness educator in a community health setting.

Public health issues like chronic disease, drug and alcohol abuse, and gun violence may affect some communities more than others, but that can change. It just takes people with the drive, and the skills, to make change happen. Read on to learn how a BS in Community Health and Wellness can help you build those skills — and help you build a great career in service to others. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that some jobs for Community Health majors could increase by two times the average for all occupations. Community health workers and health education specialists, for example, could grow by up to 12% in the coming years. Many of them will be right here in New York metro area.

At Monroe’s School of Allied Health Professions, you can earn your degree in the place where it all happens. You won’t just learn the skills you’ll need to thrive as a community health professional; with supervised internships, you’ll have access to opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

All applicants to the BS degree in Community Health and Wellness must submit: 

• Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe University.

How Much Does a Community Health and Wellness Degree Cost? 

At Monroe University, it’s our mission to make quality education affordable. We begin by offering competitive tuition and fees along with manageable payment plans. 

We then pair every student with a dedicated financial aid counselor to help them secure every grant, scholarship, and loan for which they qualify. And if you work at one of Monroe’s more than 400 partner organizations, you may be eligible for a Corporate Partnership Grant that can cover up to 20% of your tuition costs. 

It’s that kind of personalized attention that makes us one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. 

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

Community health professionals work in a variety of settings, including federal, state, and local government health agencies; non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and schools, colleges, and universities. A BS in Community Health and Wellness will also prepare you to work in private health organizations and voluntary health agencies (VHAs) including:

• Community health clinics
• Medical centers
• Health insurance companies
• Fitness and wellness facilities
• Pharmaceutical companies

Careers in community health include: 

• Community health worker
• Health education specialist
• Director of rehabilitation
• Patient care coordinator
• Home health care manager
• Community outreach worker
• Laboratory manager
• Health and wellness advocate

Community Health and Wellness majors can take their careers even further with public health graduate programs (like the Master of Public Health from Monroe’s King Graduate School). The MPH program helps students prepare for more advanced management and leadership positions within the specialization of their choosing.

Beyond the Classroom: Professional Opportunities for Community Health and Wellness Majors

Real-world learning is one of the cornerstones of a Monroe education. That’s why every Comunity Health major receives a semester of field experience in the form of a supervised internship. As you earn your degree, you’ll get to explore a variety of health and wellness settings, including:

• NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• NYU Langone Health
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
• Mount Sinai Health System
• White Plains Hospital
• Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
• Essen Healthcare
• Weibo Medical Care

You’ll also have the chance to build your professional network right on campus through clubs, organizations, and honor societies for students at the School of Allied Health Professions:

• Alpha Eta, the national honor society for the allied health professions, awards $1000 honorariums annually to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship.
• The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers certifications for various specializations, as well as professional development courses for health professionals. 
• Monroe’s Allied Health Club allows students from all allied health majors to exchange ideas, as they work together to create health education programs for local communities.