HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION
Program Requirements
Graduate programs leading to a Master of Science degree are
available in two areas of concentration in health education.
Community Health Education (non-thesis only), which is
designed to prepare individuals for employment in community
health agencies, and
School Health Education (thesis and non-thesis
options), which is designed to prepare certified public school
personnel for teaching, administration, and/or curriculum
coordination of school health programs.
For each program, students must complete individually
prescribed undergraduate course work to meet prerequisite
requirements. Graduate students from other programs are not
allowed to enroll in health education graduate courses unless
departmental approval has been given. Graduate credit will not
be awarded for any course in which undergraduate credit was
received.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be satisfied in order to be
admitted into the Master of Science degree program in health
education and health promotion.
1. Students must receive acceptance to graduate study
in health education and health promotion from the graduate
admissions office. The letter of acceptance from the
graduate admissions office may include an evaluation of previous
academic work including deficiencies and/or specific
prerequisite program requirements.
2. Applicants must be granted unconditional admission to
graduate study (a 2.85 GPA or above will satisfy grade point
requirement), or must be admitted on probation to
graduate study.
3. Students must complete deficiencies as determined by
the respective health education and health promotion graduate
faculty.
Note: All deficiencies and/or special prerequisites must be
satisfied before the student has accumulated 12 graduate
credits. Students have the option of completing these
requirements prior to attending the university or prior to the
accumulation of 12 graduate credits.
Appeals of admission denied
Any student denied admission into the master’s program may
request a program admission review. A written request for review
must be submitted to the health education and health promotion
department chair. This request will be forwarded to an appeals
committee for the review of the admission status.
| COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION CONCENTRATION Non-thesis Option (43 Credits) Required Courses: |
Credits |
|
| HED 703 | Foundations of Health Education | 3 |
| HED 706 | Research Tools and Processes | 6 |
| CHE 780 | Graduate Community Health Ed Preceptorship | 8 |
| HED 798 | Graduate Project in Health Education | 4 |
|
Required Credits |
21 | |
Each student will develop a program of study through
advisement to meet individual needs and meet university
requirements. The individualized program will include courses
from each of the following core areas. A minimum of six credits
will be taken in each area. Advising discussions with the
program director will determine any course options that will
count in the core areas, in addition to those indicated below:
A.
Administration and Program Development Core
CHE 566, HED
577, PH 720, 790, ESS 780
B. Health
Education Processes and Concepts Core
HED 567, 701,
755, 770, SHE 560
C. Health
Content and Skills Core
CHE 541, 553,
565, HED 509, 539, 569, 572, 573, 574 586, PH 707
Minimum Core Credits:
18
Electives Minimum:
4
Prerequisite competency requirements as determined by MS-CHE
program director: Community health: CHE 340, and 498; and one of
the following health-related sciences: CHM 100, 103, 417, BIO
103, 105, MIC 100, MIC 120; and ESS 205 or BIO 312; and ESS 206
or BIO 313; and one of the following social and behavioral
sciences: SOC 110, 120, 334, PSY 100, 210, 212, 280, 320, 334,
343; and one of the following statistics/research design: CHE
350, MTH 145, PSY 231, 420, SOC 250.
SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The Master of Science degree in School Health Education
prepares professionals for positions in schools as licensed
health education teachers and coordinators. Graduates gain an
overview of the content areas of health and an in-depth
understanding of behavior change, leadership styles and
strategies, learning theories, instructional methods and
materials, and curriculum design.
Graduates are prepared to:
- provide leadership in establishing and maintaining a
healthy school environment
- understand public policy related to school health
programs
- demonstrate
effective public relations and leadership methods
- understand functions of community agencies
- assist other teachers in upgrading skills and knowledge
- evaluate the teaching-learning process to determine
health needs and interests, students’ progress, and school
health
education success
- conduct research
and interpret the results of health-related research
Graduates are employed in:
- regional education agencies
- state education agencies
- public and private
agencies
- and/or pursue further graduate education
| Thesis Option
(32 Credits) Required courses: Research Core |
Credits |
|
| HED 706 | Research Tools and Processes | 6 |
| HED 799 | Research: Master’s Thesis | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
|
Health Core (Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in Health Education also will be required to test out of or take SHE 705, Essentials of Health and Wellness.) |
Credits |
|
| SHE 710 | Leadership in Health Education | 3 |
| SHE 715 | Health Education Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| SHE 720 | Adolescent and Youth Health Issues | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 (13) | |
| Elective Courses With an adviser’s approval, elective courses are selected to develop a health education emphasis (i.e., curriculum content, health as a lifestyle, administration, or adventure education). A maximum of twelve credits may be taken outside the health education and health promotion department. Students who are seeking state health education certification can select elective courses to meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements. |
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| Minimum Elective Credits | 14 (10) |
|
| Non-thesis Option (32 Credits) Required Courses: Research Core |
Credits |
|
| HED 706 | Research Tools and Processes | 3 |
| HED 798 | Graduate Project in Health Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
| Health Core (Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in Health Education also will be required to test out of or take SHE 705, Essentials of Health and Wellness.) |
Credits |
|
| SHE 710 | Leadership in Health Education | 3 |
| SHE 715 | Health Education Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| SHE 720 | Adolescent and Youth Health Issues | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 (13) |
|
| Elective Courses With an adviser’s approval, elective courses are selected to develop a health education emphasis (i.e., curriculum content, health as a lifestyle, administration, or adventure education). A maximum of twelve credits may be taken outside the health education and health promotion department. Students who are seeking state health education certification can select elective courses to meet Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements. |
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| Minimum Elective Credits | 17 (13) |
|
| Adventure Emphasis (10 Credits) | Credits | |
| ESS 745 | Pedagogy - Outdoor Education | 3 |
| ESS 765 | Adventure Education | 3 |
| ESS 777 | Seminar in Adventure/Outdoor Physical Education | 2 |
| ESS 778 | Practicum in Adventure Education | 2 |