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<p><em><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in Fall 2021, applications will no longer be accepted for the Community Health and Wellness major and minor. As an alternative option, feel free to explore our <a href="/academics/undergraduate-degrees-and-programs/health-and-wellness-degrees-and-programs/public-health-and-wellness-degree-major" title="Public Health and Wellness Degree Major">Public Health and Wellness major</a>.</strong></em></p>
<p>How is the relationship between health and human rights defined? What is the leading cause of mortality in the US? How can you help marginalized populations get the care they need?</p>
<p>You’ll be able to answer these questions and many more and put that knowledge to good use by pursuing a Community Health and Wellness degree from Curry College. <span editfieldname="BodyContent" editfieldrequired="true" xmlns=""></span>The Bachelor of Arts in Community Health & Wellness focuses on the social, political, and behavioral sciences. Students who elect to enroll in this major are those who may be interested in careers including but not limited to:</p>
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<li>Health education and promotion</li>
<li>Community health</li>
<li>Working with children and youth</li>
<li>Health counseling</li>
<li>Health advocacy/policy</li>
<li>Health administration</li>
<li>Government work</li>
</ul>
<p><span editfieldname="BodyContent" editfieldrequired="true" xmlns="">A Community Health and Wellness degree can also prepare you for graduate programs and also meets the coursework criteria for eligibility to become a Certified Health Education Specialist.</span></p>