This UMF Early College Pathway introduces you to the coursework and concepts you’ll encounter as a Community Health Education major.
It also allows you to explore topics that are highly relevant to today’s world, such as managing stress, nutrition, substance abuse and more.
You’ll take each of the following courses, depending on which UMF Community Health Pathway you choose
Note: There is no suggested sequence
Public Health and Nutrition Pathway
- HEA 218 Health Behavior and Theory (4 credits)
- HEA 123 Contemporary Health Issues (4 credits)
- HEA 243 Nutrition and Obesity (2 credits)
- HEA 244 Nutrition Care in Children (2 credits)
- HEA 212 Stress Management (2 credits)
Foundational Health Pathway
- BIO150N Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
- PSY 225S Child and Adolescent Development (4 credits)
- HEA 231 Child and Adolescent Health (2 credits)
- HEA 212 Stress Management (2 credits)
- HEA 211 Substance Abuse Prevention (2 credits)
Health, Sexuality, and Gender Pathway
- HEA 260: Public Health Biology (4 credits)
- HEA 262: Human Sexuality (2 credits)
- HEA 101: Health and Society (2 credits)
Please note: Not all courses are available online.
What are some careers Community Health majors pursue?
- Coach
- Health Teacher
- Public Health Policy
- Non-Profit Director / Coordinator
- Medical Field Administrator
- And more
Interested in becoming a Community Health major? Find out more here.
Have Questions? Contact me.
Kirsten Petroska
Director of Early College Partnerships
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
tel 207-778-7266
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
kirsten.petroska@maine.edu
Mailing address:
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
111 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938