Sometimes, degrees in Health Education and Health Promotion are also known as Wellness Studies. Regardless, these programs train graduates to encourage good health within their communities. Health educators take classes to learn about the importance of exercise, diet, vitamins, and many other topics. Their jobs usually involve creating public education programs on topics like tobacco, HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy and heart disease. Health education degrees are available from Associates to PhDs. The courses taken will vary depending upon the type of degree being pursued; while general courses about health are taken at the Associate’s level, at the Master’s level, students would be able to specialize in a certain area such as Health Promotion Management. A Master’s degree would allow in Health Education allows students to pursue leadership and management positions in places like hospitals and clinics. Average salaries for Health Education employees are about $50,000. (More about Health Education)
Walden University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offers Ph.D., master's and bachelor's degrees in management and doctoral and
master's degrees in psychology, education and health and human services
to meet the specific needs of adult learners. Walden University has
over 30 years of experience delivering programs from a distance while
maintaining its student-centered focus on quality and integrity.
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Programs: Masters in Education, Masters in Teaching, PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Health Education, Instructional Technology, Reading & Literacy Education, Special Education, Education Specializations
Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU offers Bachelors and Masters degree programs in Healthcare, Business, MBA, IT and Education. More Info(4 Reviews)
Programs: Bachelor in Education, Masters in Education, Masters in Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, ESL/Bilingual/TESOL, Health Education, Higher Education, Instructional Technology, Reading & Literacy Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Education Specializations
Established in 1892, A.T. Still University has combined a history as a leader in health education with a strong reputation as an innovator in the field. Each program offers an interdisciplinary education for those students seeking intellectual and professional advancement.More Info(1 Review)
Programs: Masters in Education, PhD in Education, Health Education
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