The California State University, Long Beach degree program in Health Science,
Community Health Education is accredited by the National Commission for
Health Education Credentialing (NCHECH).
BS in health education
NCHECH competencies
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Area I: Assess Needs, Resources, and Capacity for Health Education/Promotion
A research paper examining sleep deprivation in college students and the relationship to health theories and models.
A research paper examining the environmental justice issues associated with Exon in Vernon
A survey collected to determine the needs and knowledge of college students on meningitis.
Highlighting the disparity between black and non-black infant mortality rates (IMR) in the US and worldwide, I wrote an epidemiological paper on the country with the highest rates of IMR globally in 2018: the Democratic Republic of Congo. ​
Area II: Plan Health Education/Promotion
A hypothetical program called S.A.F.E. (Seniors acting on fire emergencies) and highlights fire emergency preparedness among seniors over 65 years of age.
​Area III: Implement Health Education/Promotion
This PowerPoint was tailored to a Latino community for an educational presentation on obesity.
This document is part of a health education curriculum about meningitis that was made for college students.
​Area IV: Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education/Promotion
This is a grant proposal written for my evaluation and measurement class. The topic of the paper is bullying programs' success and the need for a creation of a bullying prevention program for elementary school kids.
​Area V: Administer and Manage Health Education/Promotion
In an effort to expand my leadership skills, I completed the Leadership Academy and Emerging Leaders program. Aside from having select leadership roles in group projects, I also took the lead for community organization recruitment, focus group scheduling, survey entry, and the social media page for my research job.
Area VII: Communicate, Promote, and Advocate for Health, Health Education/Promotion, and the Profession
CHES Contest
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An infograph promoting CHES certification and health education.
Mental Health
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An infograph summarizing an infant mental health podcast episode.
A Word document advocating for smoke-free apartments by collecting data on the negative effects of second-hand smoke and contacting policymakers.
Area VI: Serve as a Health Education/Promotion Resource Person
By joining the Wellness Warriors volunteer program, I served as a resource person engaging healthier behaviors and practices among college students. I provided assistance in tabling and outreach events for flu clinics, health and safety fair, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and other events. I provided direction for resources available on campus to students for health concerns or redirected them to the proper person.