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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Community Health Sciences - BS

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences (CMHS)

Transform your future with our hybrid bachelor’s degree in community health sciences. This innovative program combines flexible online learning with hands-on experiences powered by immersive technology.

The core curriculum of this major aligns with the educational requirements for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Successful graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for this examination which increases their job marketability.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 12% growth in the number of Community Health Workers from 2021 to 2031. This prediction is faster than the average for all occupations. To ensure that the University of the District of Columbia remains relevant and current, the Community Health Sciences program will be introduced in fall 2025 to meet the needs of the community and workforce demands.

Prepare for a Career in Public Health and Community Wellness

Our program empowers students to tackle crucial public health challenges:

  • Health disparities that affect diverse communities
  • Social factors that influence community well-being

Specialize Your Public Health Degree

Choose from two in-demand concentrations:

  • Wellness and Mental Health
  • Community Nutrition

Develop Essential Public Health Skills

We emphasize key areas that shape modern health care:

  • Evidence-based wellness promotion
  • Strategies to advance health equity

Build Your Public Health Expertise

Through comprehensive training in:

  • Core public health competencies
  • Essential public health services

Gain Real-World Public Health Experience

Complete a yearlong capstone featuring:

  • Hands-on research opportunities
  • Community-based health projects

Launch Your Public Health Career

Graduates are prepared to lead change in public health and community wellness. Your career could take you anywhere – from local community health centers to global organizations, hospitals, health care systems, government agencies, and beyond.

Start Your Journey

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