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Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker school programs

You help individuals and families connect to health, behavioral health, and social services while providing education and community support.

Training: High school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer additional training or certification.
Time to start: A few months to 1 year.
Next steps: Research community health worker training programs and look for roles at community organizations or health centers.

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School programs

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – Community Health Education

Provides education in preventive medicine and community health promotion to support public wellness initiatives.

  • Pre-requisite education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Estimated time to finish: Approximately 4 years for a bachelor’s degree.

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Northeastern University – Community Health and Counseling Programs

Offers community health and counseling-related graduate training with an emphasis on applied learning and service delivery.

  • Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree generally required for graduate programs.

  • Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2 years for master’s programs.

  • Typical application months November–March

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Tufts University – Community Health Program

Provides programs in community health and preventive medicine with a focus on population health and behavioral health systems.

  • Pre-requisite education: High school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate programs.

  • Estimated time to finish: 4 years for undergraduate programs; 2 years for many graduate programs.

  • Typical application months November–January

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University of Massachusetts Amherst – Community Health Services and Preventive Medicine

Offers graduate education in community health services and preventive medicine to prepare students for public health careers.

  • Pre-requisite education: Bachelor’s degree typically required for graduate admission.

  • Estimated time to finish: Approximately 2 years for master’s programs.

  • Typical application months November–March

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Worcester State University – Community Health Services

Provides undergraduate and graduate education related to community health outreach, counseling, and human services.

  • Pre-requisite education: High school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate admission.

  • Estimated time to finish: 4 years for bachelor’s programs; 2–3 years for graduate programs.

  • Typical application months November–March

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Northern Essex Community College: Human Services Program

NECC offers an Associate in Science in Human Services as well as certificate programs for Peer Recovery Specialists, Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Children's Behavioral Health, and Senior Care. 

  • Pre-requisite education for all: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Estimated time to finish: 2-3 years for Associate’s program; 1-2 years for Certifications.
  • Typical application months: Rolling throughout the year

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