MASTER'S STUDY IN SCHOOL AND COLLEGE HEALTH EDUCATION
PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The Master of Science degree in school and college health programs prepares students for a variety of careers in health education. Students acquire a sound preparation in the principles and skills of health promotion, models and theories of health behavior, and school health program planning, implementation, and evaluation, as well as research methodology.
Students who already possess teacher certification in another field can develop health education competencies that qualify them for secondary school health education certification. Other career possibilities include working in schools and universities, agencies, health centers, and community health agencies to address the needs of children in grades pre-K through 12.
“Indiana University has maintained and
expanded its commitment and capacity to
educate leaders who can help schools and
colleges improve the health and education
of our young people. Our graduate degree
programs can be designed to meet your
specific interests and career aspirations.”
—Lloyd Kolbe, Professor and Associate
Dean for Global and Community Health
Program Emphasis
The program features courses that stay abreast of current trends and initiatives in school and college health promotion. Graduate students have opportunities to interact with professionals working in agencies and public schools. Our expert faculty members also involve students in program development, evaluation, and internship projects, helping them to gain valuable professional experience.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science degree in school and college health programs requires 36 credit hours of course work, including core courses focusing on theories and principles of health behavior and education; courses related to instructional strategies, curriculum and program organization, development, management, measurement, and evaluation; research methods; and 6 credit hours of electives.
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Job Outlook and Salaries
The job outlook for graduates looks promising. Job opportunities in the next 10 years should be excellent. The expected retirement of many teachers currently in their 40s and 50s should open up many jobs in the field of education.
The employment outlook is also positive for graduates who opt for non-school work settings. According to a 2005 survey of Applied Health Science alumni, 88 percent of master’s degree graduates attained full-time employment within six months of completing their degree or internship.
In Indiana, the average annual salary of public school teachers was $47,802 in 2006. This salary ranked 16th nationally. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that in 2006 the average income for health educators was $40,360 (www.bls.gov).
“The School and College Health Program
has allowed me to think critically and
universally about issues surrounding the
health and well-being of students.”
—Natalie DeWitt
For more information, contact:
Dr. David Lohrmann
Telephone: (812) 856-5101
E-mail: dlohrman@indiana.edu
Department of Applied Health Science
Indiana University
HPER Building 116
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
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