Community Health and Human Services
Impact the Health & Wellbeing of Your Community
The Community Health and Human Services (CHHS) undergraduate program offers two concentrations that provide distinct pathways to professional training.
Health Promotion and Education (HPE) is designed to provide the training needed to develop programs and policies to reduce disease risk factors, decrease acute and chronic disease burden, and promote health through adopting healthy lifestyles. Students pursuing the HPE degree gain foundational knowledge in health promotion program planning, implementation, and evaluation, using the Certified Health Education Specialist opens a new website (CHES) competencies, to deliver community and population-based health interventions. The program includes a capstone applied project experience in a pre-professional setting.
Students pursuing the Human Services degree develop skills in problem assessment, case management, crisis intervention, community resource identification and organizational leadership needed to improve the quality of life of their clients. Students work to understand social issues, apply systems thinking, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and programs. The CHHS Capstone course can facilitate your advancement in the health & human services workforce or support your furthering your education.
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Majors and Minors
The School of Education and Human Sciences CHHS program has the following undergraduate-level programs.Health Promotion & Education (Online and In-person)
Want to create healthier environments, encourage healthier lifestyles, and lead initiatives that that promote the well-being of individuals and communities? Consider choosing this concentration.
Human Services (100% Online)
Want to help people when they are facing the toughest circumstances? Do you want to support people through crisis intervention and leverage community resources? Consider choosing this concentration.
Students majoring in the social sciences, health sciences, and business will likely find either of these minors particularly beneficial in supporting future people-oriented endeavors.
Health Promotion & Education
This minor provides students with an overview of the health education profession with courses training systems approaches to solving health concerns, health communication and social media promotion, leadership and advocacy, and intervention strategies. The minor may be especially useful to students majoring in the social sciences, health sciences, human rights, business or anyone with keen interest in health promotion.
Human Services
This minor provides students with an overview of the competencies to work in the helping professions. Courses train students to lead human services organizations, assess client challenges and capacities, and facilitate client changes to improve quality of life. The minor complements students majoring in the psychological and social sciences, public health, health sciences, and business.
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Curriculum
Faculty developed the curriculum for the undergraduate CHHS program to meet national standards and competencies in the fields of Health Education and Human Services.
Undergraduates who successfully complete the Health Promotion and Education curriculum are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) credentialing exam, established by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc. (NCHEC). The passing of this exam demonstrates professional competency and a commitment to continued professional development.
Undergraduates who successfully complete the Human Services curriculum are eligible to sit for the Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner Examination (HS-BCP), the passing of which demonstrates professional competency and a commitment to continued professional development.
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Haleigh Horton
I chose to major in Community Health and Human Services at UAB with a minor in Medical Sociology because I'm deeply passionate about improving public health and understanding the social determinants that influence it. What I love most about my program is its unique combination of practical skills and sociological insights. This blend equips me to address real-world health challenges effectively. It allows me to directly impact and uplift my community, particularly underserved populations. The comprehensive curriculum and hands-on experiences prepare me to make meaningful contributions to public health and social well-being.
