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Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. Excludes “Community Health Workers” (21-1094).


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CIP Code and TitleSchool NameLocationProgram TitleAward Levels OfferedProgram Length
090905
Health Communication. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Health Communication M A Master's Degree At least 1 but less than 2 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		American Indian OIC American Indian OIC - MN Phlebotomy The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Non-Credit More than 1 term but less than 1 year
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Aveda Institute Minneapolis Minneapolis - MN Massage Therapy The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Non-Credit More than 1 term but less than 1 year
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Normandale Community College Bloomington - MN Public Health The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Associate’s Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park - MN Wellness Coach The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 30-59 credits At least 1 but less than 2 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park - MN Corporate Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Associate’s Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Bloomington - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Eagan - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Lake Elmo - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Brooklyn Park - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Blaine - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Bloomington - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Eagan - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Lake Elmo - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Brooklyn Park - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		Rasmussen University Blaine - MN Health and Wellness The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
510001
Health and Wellness, General. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Health and Wellbeing Sciences B S The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 4 or more years
510504
Dental Public Health and Education. 		Metropolitan State University Saint Paul - MN Advanced Dental Therapy Master's Degree At least 4 or more years
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Century College White Bear Lake - MN Community Paramedic The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie - MN Community Paramedic Technician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park - MN Community Paramedic Technician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie - MN Community Paramedic Clinician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park - MN Community Paramedic Clinician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park - MN Primary Care Technician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Hennepin Technical College Eden Prairie - MN Primary Care Technician The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights - MN Community Paramedic The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights - MN Community Health Worker The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis - MN Community Health Worker The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Normandale Community College Bloomington - MN Community Health Worker and Navigator The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Sub-bachelor's award 1-29 credits More than 1 term but less than 1 year
511504
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. 		Summit Academy OIC Minneapolis - MN Community Health Worker Non-Credit More than 1 term but less than 1 year
512201
Public Health, General. 		Hamline University St. Paul - MN Public Health Sciences Non-Credit More than 1 term but less than 1 year
512201
Public Health, General. 		Hamline University St. Paul - MN Public Health Sciences Bachelor's degree At least 4 or more years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Bloomington - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Eagan - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Lake Elmo - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Brooklyn Park - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Blaine - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Bloomington - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Eagan - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Lake Elmo - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Brooklyn Park - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Rasmussen University Blaine - MN Human Services The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Bachelor's degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Minneapolis - MN M.P.H. in Public Health Master's Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Online - MN M.P.H. in Public Health Master's Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		Saint Paul College St. Paul - MN Public Health The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Service that supports skill development in the workforce. It includes the following: employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers and youth; Wagner-Peyser employment services; adult education and literacy programs; and Vocational Rehabilitation state grant programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment. Associate’s Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		St. Catherine University St. Paul - MN Public Health Bachelor's degree At least 4 or more years
512201
Public Health, General. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Public Health Preparedness, Response and Recovery Postbaccalaureate Certificate Post-bachelor's certificate At least 1 but less than 2 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Public Health Food Protection Postbaccalaureate Certificate Post-bachelor's certificate At least 1 but less than 2 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Public Health Core Concepts Postbaccalaureate Certificate Post-bachelor's certificate At least 1 but less than 2 years
512201
Public Health, General. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Public Health Practice M P H Master's Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512207
Public Health Education and Promotion. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Community Health Promotion M P H Master's Degree At least 2 but less than 4 years
512210
International Public Health/International Health. 		University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities - MN Global Health Postbaccalaureate Certificate Post-bachelor's certificate At least 2 but less than 4 years

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