Health Sciences—School Health Education, M.S.
The School Health Education specialization provides advanced preparation for those interested in health education in a school system. Students in this program take courses in educational theory and methods, as well as courses focused upon particular issues related to children and teenagers, such as drug abuse, mental health, and family life education. The 39-credit program can be completed on a part-time basis, enabling individuals to maintain their present employment status.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (21 credits) | ||
| HLTH 614 | Advanced Epidemiology 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 615 | Measurement and Interpretation of Data for Health Professionals | 3 |
| HLTH 616 | Techniques Of Health Research 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 626 | Health Care Organization 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 629 | Health Education Theory and Practice 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 637 | Health Law | 3 |
| HLTH 660 | Thesis or Departmental Projects | 3 |
| Electives (Choose 18 credits) | ||
| HLTH 503 | Defensive Driving Teaching Techniques | 3 |
| HLTH 504 | 3 | |
| HLTH 505 | Contemporary Methods, Materials and Evaluation in Driver Education | 3 |
| HLTH 605 | Environmental Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
| HLTH 610 | Contemporary Trends in Community Mental Health | 3 |
| HLTH 612 | Community Organization for Health 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 621 | Seminar in Comprehensive Health Planning 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 630 | Trends and Issues in Substance Abuse | 3 |
| HLTH 635 | Public Health Issues of Immigration | 3 |
| HLTH 641 | Methods and Curriculum Development in Health Education | 3 |
| HLTH 645 | Family Life and Sex Education | 3 |
| HLTH 647 | Health Disparities Among Diverse Populations: Class, Race, and Gender. 2 | 3 |
| HLTH 654 | Public Health Leadership 2 | 3 |
| SPEC 605 | Introduction to Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| Total Required Credits | 39 | |
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- 1
Necessary for CHES
- 2
Highly recommended for CHES
CHES Exam requires 25-27 credits of Health Ed. Courses to qualify to sit for the exam.
HLTH 503, 505 *Students can select one of these Drivers Education Certificate classes to apply toward MS degree requirements. Students wanting NJ Certificate must complete both HLTH 503 & 505.
Substitution of any of the above courses must be approved in writing by Department Chairperson.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the School Health Education Masters, students will be able to:
- Effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) beliefs, ideas, and information about health promotion and prevention to students, teachers, parents, and the community.
- Create a healthy and safe school and community while bringing together all stakeholders.
- Develop plans, in collaboration with the entire health team and other members of the child study team, to help students with challenges.
- Recognize, as culturally competent citizens, how racism, sexism, prejudice, and power impact the health and development of children and teenagers in educational settings.
- Sit for the national Certified Health Education Specialist exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc.