College of Health Professions
Linda Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D., Dean
Delane Kritsky, Ph.D., Associate Dean
Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences
Chair and Professor Girvan
Professor Morris
Associate Professors Kearns, McAleese
Assistant Professors Howard, Marincic
Instructors Francfort, Hasselquist, Rizor
Master of Health Education
The masters degree program in Health Education is designed to prepare students to teach strategies in health promotion/disease prevention. Coursework emphasizes the acquisition of skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs in the school, community, or worksite setting.
To be accepted as a candidate for the Master of Health Education degree, the student must meet all requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences may require: 1)the candidate to have necessary background in the related natural sciences, and 2) that the candidate have the necessary background in tests and measurements and basic statistical procedures. Both thesis and non-thesis option are available.
Course Requirements
HE 560 Healthy Lifestyle Management 3 cr
HE 605 Leadership and Administration 3 cr
HE 620 Curriculum and Supervision 3 cr
HE 630 Health Promotion Programs 3 cr
HE 632 Community Health Education 3 cr
HE 639 Teaching Strategies in Health 3 cr
HE 640 Research and Writing 3 cr
Total 21 cr
Thesis Option
HE 650 Thesis 6 cr
Approved Electives 3 cr
Total 30 cr
Non-Thesis Option
HE 501 Issues in Health and Wellness 6 cr
Approved Electives 6 cr
Total 33 cr