Bachelor of Science Degree in HPER
Health Education Major
Overview
The Health Education Specialist major prepares students for employment in a variety of areas covered by the two options of School Health and Community Health. Both options share a common core of required courses followed by professional competency courses and a variety of electives that lead to expertise in specific areas of interest. School Health majors find employment in public and private school systems as health teachers, while Community Health majors serve as health education specialists in public health departments, medical care settings, corporate wellness programs, and non-profit agencies. A minor in School Health Education is available for students from other teaching majors who wish to teach in a health related area. Employment and greaduate school placements among our graduates is very high and the future of health education as a career is promising.
Areas of Emphasis
Minors Offered