Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Wellness
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You can make a real impact in your community with our degree in Community Health and Wellness, Cabarrus College’s public health degree.
What can you do with a degree in public health? You can educate people about the risks of alcohol and tobacco, eating disorders or teen pregnancy. You can conduct research or track disease outbreaks. You can develop school nutrition programs to ensure children have access to healthy food. You can advocate for laws and standards that keep people safe in their homes, cars and workplaces. You can help prevent diseases and injuries before they happen. The possibilities are endless.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Associate of Science in Nursing
“Size matters. I wanted a school where I wasn't just another number. Cabarrus College really does have the room to care about you individually. From Beth's smiling face at the front desk to each and every instructor, they really get to know you. Instructors often give almost instantaneous replies outside of classroom hours and I feel as though anyone of the faculty is just an email or phone call away. I can't tell you how many times my advisor has checked in on me and offered assistance in any way she can. Cabarrus College can offer individualized support to help you achieve your dreams.”
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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“Community health workers are front-line staff who are trusted members of the communities they serve. These direct community relationships are vital to improving the health of those that live and work in our community, which is our ultimate mission. The ability to partner with Cabarrus College and assist with the creation of a community health workforce is directly in line with our organizational goal to work at the community level to improve health outcomes.”
Public Health Director, Cabarrus Health Alliance
“Cabarrus College absolutely prepares you to go out and communicate with your patients and understand your community and be a part of your community.”
Amy Callahan, RN, BSN, ’18
- Four-year Bachelor of Science degree
- Customize your academic curriculum based on your passions and interests
- Large variety of career options including working with the government, state and community public health agencies, consulting firms, research organizations, universities, hospitals and non-profits. Secure positions such as health educator, case manager, social work, health services management, public health policy, wellness coach, health navigator, occupational health and safety professional, first responder and more.
- Work alongside community and public health professionals as early as your first year
- High-demand field with employment expected to grow 17% through 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
- Hybrid program: Online coursework with community-based fieldwork and research; clinical track requires on-campus labs and a practicum within a medical facility
- Flexible, with full-time and part-time options
- Whole-person approach with coursework in nutrition, community health, lifestyle medicine, determinants of health, health maintenance, healthcare services, disease prevention, patient navigation, community health education and holistic care
“I love getting to know people, listening to their stories, motivating them and inspiring them to get better and live healthier lifestyles.”
Bonnie S. Coyle, MD
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ariana Wise, RN, ’18
Andrea Mosconi, RN, BSN, ’21, ’23
Cabarrus College’s Community Health and Wellness program, our public health degree, educates professionals who protect and improve the health and well-being of people and communities. Now enrolling!
PROTECT health and well-being
PREVENT diseases and injuries
PROMOTE healthy lifestyles
PROTECT
health and well-being
PREVENT
diseases and injuries
PROMOTE
healthy lifestyles
Immersive Healthcare Environment
Individualized Attention
Unmatched Clinical Experience
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs!
We’re on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus.
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 19.
Preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites.
Job placement assistance and a direct pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health and elsewhere.
Small College Perks. University Quality. Affordable.
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Quality Education You Can Afford
Cabarrus College is the least expensive private college in North Carolina, delivering unrivaled value in healthcare education. Our dedicated financial aid team works individually with each student to find every grant, every loan and every bit of institutional gift aid we can offer to keep your out-of-pocket costs low. In fact, our aid packages will have you wondering why you ever thought a private college education was out of reach. Options include:
- Cabarrus Cares Scholarship – Covers up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for students from North Carolina who enroll full time directly from high school and demonstrate financial need
- Merit Scholarships – Based on high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores
- NC Community College Partners Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees, after expected family contribution and other grants and scholarships are applied, for new students who enroll full time directly from Central Piedmont Community College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College or Stanly Community College, have a community college cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from the last institution attended) and demonstrate need
- NC Community College Allied Health Scholarship – A merit scholarship for students who enroll full time directly from any NC community college into the Community Health and Wellness program
- Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship – For new transfer students who are members of the PTK national honor society
- Legacy Scholarships – For new or transfer students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni
- 1942 Club Scholarship – Need- and merit-based award for students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need
- Atrium Health Teammate Dependent Scholarship – For full-time, dependent (as determined by the FAFSA) students whose parent/guardian is employed by Atrium Health
Talk to our financial aid office for more information on these scholarships and other available aid.
97%
of our students pass licensure and certification, far exceeding state and national averages.*
96%
are employed within six months of graduation.*
*Based on 2023 collegewide data.
A respected leader in healthcare education, Cabarrus College provides immersive, innovative education that will prepare you to provide exemplary care for the patients and communities you serve. We are renowned for our small, welcoming environment and faculty who are more than instructors – they're mentors who will ensure you graduate ready to serve with confidence, courage and compassion.
Situated on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers advantages you won't find elsewhere:
WHY CABARRUS COLLEGE?
- 18 degrees in 11 health science disciplines
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields
- Diplomas and associate degrees for students who want to be working in healthcare in 1-2 years
- 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Average class size: 19
- Individualized instruction
- Hands-on experience right away in clinical programs
- Immersive, professional healthcare environment
- Flexible with online, on-campus and hybrid programs, with full- or part-time options
- Affordable – Generous scholarships and financial aid packages; 88% of our students receive financial aid, with awards averaging nearly $16,000 per year
- Quality education – 97% of graduates pass certification and licensure exams, exceeding state and national averages
- Jobs! 96% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
- Affiliated with Atrium Health:
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Preferred access to clinical experiences at Atrium Health
- State-of-the-art campus and facilities
- Forgivable loan for many programs
- Pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health