The program focuses on preparing students to:

• Assess individual and group needs for health education
• Plan, implement and evaluate effective health education programs
• Coordinate provisions for health education
• Act as a resource person in health education and work with communities
• Communicate health education needs, understand concerns and use resources effectively

Students are also required to complete two internships as part of the program. Internships are based on student interest and provide a hands-on, extended learning opportunity. The program requires students complete 124 credits, which includes WSUand College of Education requirements, 51 credits in Health Education core courses, and a minimum of 19 credits in Community Health electives.