Are you committed to promoting and improving individual and community health practices? Do you want to share your knowledge with others? Plymouth State’s master’s in health education programs focus on the development and delivery of health education in schools, clinical and corporate settings, and community service organizations. A graduate degree in health education will prepare you for a career in teaching, counseling, or consulting in various health- and wellness-related fields.
For years, students like you have worked with our experienced faculty to learn and grow as health educators. Coursework includes topics such as family life, growth and development, mental and emotional health, prevention and control of diseases and disorders, safety and accident prevention, substance use and abuse, environmental and consumer health, and nutrition. Completion of this degree program will prepare you to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) following examination by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
There are three options to specialize your degree:
- K-12 Health Education, which leads to certification to teach health in grades K-12 within the state of New Hampshire
- Health Promotion, for those interested in community, clinical, and corporate health promotion
- Self-Designed, for students interested in specialized areas, such as PATH Institute, Eating Disorders Institute, and more
Please note that you must hold a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences or a liberal arts degree with a concentration in the sciences, health education, physical education, or nursing to enroll in this graduate program. College-level coursework or the equivalent in human anatomy, physiology, and psychology are also required.
Completing your degree at Plymouth State is more convenient than ever because we offer courses on- and off-campus throughout New Hampshire, including Plymouth, Concord, Keene, Lebanon, and Waterville Valley. Evening and weekend class times, intensive institutes, and online classes allow you to take courses while maintaining your job and home life.
With rolling admission, you may start your program during any term. In fact, you may take up to 12 credits before even being admitted to Plymouth State. Financial aid is available to qualified students.
Getting started is easy!
Apply today or request more info.To begin planning your program, contact:
- Irene Cucina, (603) 535-2517 or e-mail: icucina@plymouth.edu
