Master of Science in Health Education

This program is an initial/professional certification program in health education that includes two tracks: (1) for candidates who have a teaching certificate in another discipline, or (2) for candidates who do not have a teaching certificate. In both tracks, students will be recommended for initial/professional certification in health education upon successful completion of the course work in the track in which they are enrolled. This graduate program prepares students to teach health education at all grade levels in public and private schools and leads to New York state teacher certification. The curriculum integrates technology and issues of diversity in all course work. This program meets both the New York State Learning Standards for Health Education as well as the standards of the American Association for Health Education (AAHE).

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, a professional in this field: Promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. For example, they may hold programs on self-examinations for breast cancer to women who are at higher risk or may teach classes on the effects of binge drinking to college students. Serves as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. Works to encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness through educating individuals and communities about behaviors that promote healthy living and prevent diseases and other health problems. Attempts to prevent illnesses by informing and educating individuals and communities about health-related topics, such as proper nutrition, importance of exercise, how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases, and the habits and behaviors necessary to avoid illness.

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