School Health Education Pre K-12 (MSEd)

Interested in being a health educator in school? Then, our program may be for you!

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What You’ll Learn

The Health Education (Pre K-12) MSEd provides professional preparation for the field of health education and focuses on skills for the education and promotion of health and strategies for enhancing and encouraging change toward positive health behaviors.

Curriculum

Delivery Mode:

  • 100% online
Master the art of teaching through our methods courses and expand your knowledge of health with an array of health content courses. You will complete a field experience on-site at a school or community organization in your geographic area.

 

Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

Career Outlook

Many students value the MSEd in Health Education (Pre K-12) as it complements another teacher certification areas and increases marketability.

Program Eligibility

  • Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) at least two semesters of anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 or one semester of survey of anatomy and physiology.

     

  • Evidence of having successfully completed (“C” or better) one semester of statistics at the undergraduate level.

 

  • Application Process

    All applicants must complete the multi-step process managed by the Center for Graduate Studies.

    1. Determine your applicant type
    2. Submit application
    3. Request all official transcripts
    4. Review and submit required application materials through the Application Status Portal
    5. International applicants must also submit international materials

  • Best Consideration Dates

    Fall Semester: March 1
    Spring Semester: October 1
    Summer Semester: March 1

    When applying for the program you should select, “Health Science MSEd” as your program. In the specialization/emphasis section, select “School Health Education” and under area of initial certification select the choice that describes your current certification.

    Complete applications received after the published dates are welcome and will be reviewed on a space-available basis.

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  • Field Experience

    As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to complete a field experience where you will have the chance to see how your classroom knowledge can be applied to real-world situations.

  • Financing Your Education

    Learn more about scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships.

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Program Contact

Darson Rhodes, PhD
(585) 395-5901

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Complete our multi-part application with the Center for Graduate Studies.

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