Key Takeaways
- George Mason University students performed 11% better than the national average on the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.
- The Department of Global and Community Health offers scholarships for the exam, covering the exam fee.
- The CHES credential demonstrates professional competency in health education and promotes workforce readiness
Undergraduate and graduate students in George Mason University's Department of Global and Community Health earned an 84.62% pass rate on the April 2026 Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam, exceeding the national pass rate by nearly 14% (73.77%). George Mason graduate students had a 100% pass rate (4 students).
The department supported students through exam preparation resources and scholarships. Nearly 50% of undergraduate students who took the exam (13 students) received scholarships covering the exam fee.
The CHES credential demonstrates professional competency health education and promotes workforce readiness. It is recognized by employers and reflects a commitment to ethical practice, continuing professional development, and national standards established by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).