Undergraduate Health Education Program
Health Education Major/Minor Programs
Thank you for considering a major/minor in health education. We hope the information provided will assist you with your decision on a degree program.
The field of health education is indeed an exciting and growing one. With the rapid changes in health care today, a prevention focus is of ever-increasing importance. For students interested in a major in health education, there are two degree emphases and a degree option. A teaching or non-teaching minor is also available.
EMPHASIS ONE: SCHOOL HEALTH
Students with a school health emphasis are training to teach health in public or private junior high or senior high schools. Students choosing the school health emphasis must also be admitted to the teacher education program and complete all requirements for teaching certification through the College of Education. Completion of at least one minor area of study is recommended. A list of possible minors and College of Education requirements may be found in the ISU catalog. It is recommended that the student have an advisor in both the College of Education and the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences (HNS).
EMPHASIS TWO: COMMUNITY/WORKSITE HEALTH
Student with a community/worksite emphasis are training to plan, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion activities in various settings such as health departments, hospitals, volunteer community health agencies (Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Lung Association, etc.), health maintenance organizations, corporations, fitness facilities, wellness centers, or university settings. As with many occupations today, some of the sites listed above prefer to hire individuals with a graduate degree in health.
OPTION: ADDICTIONS STUDIES
This option provides the student with a broad understanding of substance abuse issues as well as specific strategies to prevent/intervene with individuals in a variety of settings. Possible Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification with additional course work is possible.
Minor in Health Education
Students can elect to earn a Teaching Minor or a Non- Teaching Minor in health education. Students interested in the Teaching Minor must be accepted to the College of Education Teacher Education Program.
- Requirements for Teaching Health Education Minor
- Requirements for Non-Teaching Health Education Minor
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