Health Education [Graduate Certificate]

Program Overview

The Health Education Graduate Certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs. The program covers theoretical foundations, current health issues, methods and materials, and program planning. Graduates are prepared for careers in community health organizations, hospitals, schools, and government agencies as health educators, health promotion specialists, and disease prevention specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Health Education Graduate Certificate provides students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to effectively plan, develop, and implement theory-based health education, health promotion interventions, and materials.
• Objectives:
• Equip students with the foundational knowledge of health education theories and principles.
• Develop students' abilities to assess health needs and develop appropriate health education interventions.
• Enhance students' skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs.
• Description:
• The program consists of 12 credit hours of coursework covering essential topics in health education, including theoretical foundations, current health issues and trends, health education methods and materials, and health education program planning.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of health education and prepare them for roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and community health education.

Outline:

• Content and Structure:
• The program includes four core courses:
• HLED 550: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Health Education (3 hrs)
• HLED 555: Current Health Issues and Trends (3 hrs)
• HLED 558: Health Education Methods and Materials (3 hrs)
• HLED 562: Health Education Program Planning (3 hrs)
• Course Schedule:
• The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Assessment:

• Methods:
• Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Class participation
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Criteria:
• Students will be evaluated on their:
• Knowledge of health education theories and principles
• Ability to assess health needs and develop appropriate health education interventions
• Skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating health education programs
• Overall academic performance

Teaching:

• Methods:
• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group work
• Hands-on activities
• Case studies
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by experienced faculty in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program emphasizes experiential learning through field experiences and community partnerships.
• Students have the opportunity to work on real-world health education projects and gain hands-on experience in the field.

Careers:

• Paths and Opportunities:
• The Health Education Graduate Certificate prepares students for careers in various settings, including:
• Community health organizations
• Hospitals and clinics
• Schools and universities
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Outcomes:
• Graduates of the program are qualified for positions such as:
• Health educator
• Health promotion specialist
• Disease prevention specialist
• Community health worker
• Health education coordinator