SJU: Health Education

The MS in Health Education is designed to achieve health educator competencies as defined by the Society of Public Health Educators (SOPHE) and the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) for application in health and public service professions. These competencies are:

1. Assess individual and community needs for health education.

2. Plan effective health education programs.

3. Implement health education programs.

4. Evaluate health education programs.

5. Coordinate the provision of health services.

6. Act as a resource in health education.

7. Communicate health and health education needs, concerns and resources.

8. Apply appropriate research principles and methods in health education.

9. Administer health education programs.

10. Advance the profession of health education.

In this 12 course (36 credit) program, students are required to complete five core courses (15 credits) and one capstone course (3 credits). The remaining courses are taken in the Health Studies Module and Sociology/Education/Administration module.

A joint program with Health Administration is also available. See section on Health Administration. Courses for the M.S. in Health Education (General) are also offered at Albright College (See Graduate Programs at Other Locations under General Information for contact persons.)

Acceptance And Enrollment

The Committee on Admissions will decide whether the record and professional background of the candidates indicate sufficient ability to complete the program of studies. Applicants will be notified in writing regarding their admission status. Candidates are admitted for enrollment to begin in either the fall, spring or summer sessions. Qualified individuals may take up to two courses, approved by the Director, as non-matriculated students.

Degree Requirements

To earn the MS degree, students must satisfactorily complete twelve courses (36 credits). Any course substitutions must be pre-approved by the Director, Two graduate courses (six credits) may be transferred in from previous graduate work with the approval of the Director. These requested transfer courses need to fully meet both the Health Education program and the University standards for acceptance. To request an official review for transfer credits, contact the Graduate Director’s Office for necessary information.

Health Education Programs

Health Education Programs
Post-Master’s Certification
School Nurse Certification Outside of the MS Program

Inquiries

John J. Newhouse, Ed.D., M.S. Graduate Director
Post 110
610-660-1578
jnewhous@sju.edu