Appendix 2.6.c. Community Health Education Program Competency Statement

The Community Health Education (CHE) major prepares students to be public health leaders who can design, implement, advocate for and evaluate efforts to promote healthy behaviors and social conditions. CHE competencies were developed by CHE faculty members who reviewed existing national recommendations. The CHE competencies are consistent with the current ASPH recommended competencies for MPH programs in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (http://www.asph.org).

Competency Area
Specific Competencies	Learning Opportunities	Evaluation Opportunities
Theory
Uses theories of behavior and social change to inform the planning and evaluation of health interventions	PubH 6050 Field Experience Master’s Project	Course evaluations Student grades Student and preceptor evaluations of field experience Master’s project
Health Behavior and Policy Interventions
Identifies individual, community, and policy level interventions that are effective in promoting healthy behaviors and social conditions Designs and implements effective individual, community, and policy level interventions for a variety of health behaviors	PubH 6051,6000, 6049, 6055, 6061, 6066, 6074, 6075, 6078, 6082, 6123, 6281, 6606, 6607, 6627, 6634, 6645, 6903, 6914, SW 8505 Field experience Master’s project	Course evaluations Student grades Student and preceptor evaluations of field experience Master’s project
Assessment and Analytical Methods
Assesses the health status of individuals and communities Utilizes appropriate data collection strategies and qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate health interventions	PubH 6034, 6035, 6320, 6341, 6101, 6102, 6414, 6450, 6415, 6451 Field experience Master’s project	Course evaluations Student grades Student and preceptor evaluations of field experience Master’s project
Cultural Competency
Identifies the role of cultural, social, and behavioral factors in influencing health behaviors and status Develops and adapts approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences	PubH 6021, 6055, 6281 Field experience Master’s project	Course evaluations Student grades Student and preceptor evaluations of field experience Master’s project
Leadership and Management
Communicates health information effectively both in writing and orally Advocates for public health programs and resources Collaborates with public health agencies and other constituency groups Coordinates and manages health programs/services Relates ethical considerations and values to one’s professional practice	PubH 6034, 6049, 6066, 6741, 6742, 6751, 6752 Field experience Master’s project	Course evaluations Student grades Student and preceptor evaluations of field experience Master’s project

Appendix 2.6.c. Community Health Education Program Competency Statement

Competency Area