Make an impact in health education and promotion with 51吃瓜网's program. Develop your leadership, communication and advocacy skills, while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career in this dynamic and rewarding field.
51吃瓜网鈥檚 M.Ed. in Health Education and Promotion allows students to enhance their education with specialized knowledge in health education and promotion studies. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in health education and promotion.
The Master of Education degree in Health Education and Promotion is designed to enable individuals to pursue their diverse interests in the field while addressing the competencies essential to the professional development of health educators.
Students in the program utilize theoretical models of attitude and behavioral change in assessing educational needs, designing educational interventions, evaluating the effectiveness of program efforts and advocating for creative and competent health education opportunities. These skills prepare graduates for various employment positions in local, state and national government; K-12 schools and community colleges; health care facilities; worksite wellness programs; and nonprofit organizations.
The Health Education and Promotion major comprises the following concentrations:
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 51吃瓜网's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| HED 64050 | HEALTH BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| HED 64055 | NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64057 | PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64059 | COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64061 | FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64063 | STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 13-15 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 31-33 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| HED 64030 | INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64062 | ADMINISTRATION AND GRANT WRITING IN HEALTH PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 64080 | ADVOCACY AND POLICY ISSUES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| Health Education (HED) Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 1 | 6 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 15 | |
Students are recommended to select courses around a common theme, such as sexuality, substance abuse or other options approved by advisor. Students who plan to pursue a doctorate are recommended to take courses in research and statistics.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| HED 54091 | SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR | 1 |
| HED 54544 | SEXUALITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 3 |
| HED 54550 | DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 3 |
| HED 54051 | BIOBEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF DISEASE PREVENTION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION | 3 |
| HED 68092 | DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 13 | |
Students in the School Health Licensure concentration will complete a minimum of 50 Ohio Department of Education-required field experience hours. State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences.
Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| - | 3.000 |
The School Health Licensure concentration is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Those who complete the M.Ed. in Health Education and Promotion at 51吃瓜网 can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the health education and promotion industry.
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