Graduate Program

Graduate Advisors
Magdalena Avila, Lorenda Belone, Elias Duryea, Christina Perry, Elba Saavedra

Student Information Contact
Margie Lopez, Johnson Center (505) 277-5152

Contact this office for student information and application materials for graduate study.

Deadlines for Application

  Priority Deadline Final Deadline
Fall semester: April 1 August 1
Spring semester: November 1 December 15
Summer session: April 1 May 1


Students who miss these deadlines may enroll in up to 9 credit hours of HED courses in non-degree status until their application is reviewed and accepted.

The Priority Deadline is encouraged for best consideration; however, all applications must be received by the Final Application Deadline.

Early application is recommended. These dates also apply for financial aid.


Degree Offered

  • Master of Science in Health Education (M.S.)

The course of study prepares students to meet the competencies of the roles and responsibilities of the graduate-prepared advanced Health Education Specialist.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Education is available under both Plan I (with thesis) and Plan II (without thesis), in accordance with regulations in the preceding part of the College section of this Catalog and other sections pertaining to graduate study. The specific areas of study include:

  • Community Health Education: This concentration is designed to prepare professional community health educators. Emphasis is on preparing individuals for careers in health education and in the application of behavioral science and public health principles to health problems and health promotion; for administrative and consultant positions in agencies and institutions at local, state, and national levels; and for positions in program planning and evaluation. The program of study for the community health concentration includes a core of courses. The support courses are selected to meet the career goals and needs of each individual student.
  • Health Education Endorsement for In-service licensed teachers: In-service licensed teachers seeking an HED endorsement are advised to enroll in the Community Health Education Master’s program, which allows them to obtain a health endorsement from NMPED after completing 24 credit hours of HED coursework. Those who do not hold a secondary education teaching license (elementary licensed only) may take any methods course that has in the title, “Secondary Teaching Methods” to qualify for a Specialty Area Secondary Teaching License with NMPED. This license allows them to teach in a high school setting.

Concentration in Community Health Education

Credit
Hours
EDPY 511 Introductory Educational Statistics 3
HED 506 Health Behavior Theory 3
HED 507 Research Design in HPER 3
HED 511 Management of Health Promotion Programs 3
HED 571 Advanced Community Health Education Research 3
HED 572 Community Health Education Program Planning, Development and Evaluation 3
HED 574 Epidemiological Principles for Health Educators 3
HED 576 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Promotion 3
HED 582 Advanced Multicultural Health Education Research and Applications 3
HED 595 Advanced Field Experiences 3
Total 30


Students complete the 36 credit hour program with approved electives.

Plan I: Thesis
Required course work, 30 credit hours; thesis, 6 credit hours (defense of thesis required).

Plan II: Non-Thesis (Passing Comprehensive Examination Required)
Required course work, 30 credit hours; 6 credit hours of approved course work.

Total Program Credit Hours: 36 credit hours


Courses

HED 164L. Standard First Aid. (3)



HED 171. Personal Health Management. (3)



HED 209. Education for AIDS Prevention. (1)



HED 212. Fundamentals of Human Sexuality. (3)



HED 247. Consumer Health. (1)



HED 260. Foundations of Health Promotion. (3)



HED 293. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



HED 306. Conflict Mediation. (1)



HED 310. Injury Prevention. (1)



HED 321. Violence Prevention. (1)



HED 333. Emotional Health and Interpersonal Relationships. (3)



HED 362. Introduction to Health Behavior Theory. (3)



HED 371. Introduction to Public and Community Health. (3)



HED 383. Principles of Epidemiology. (3)



HED 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 18 Δ)



HED 445. Strategies for Prevention of Substance Use. (1)



HED 446. Health Promotion Program Planning. (1-3)



HED 451 / 551. Prevention Strategies in Community Health. (3)



HED 473. Health Issues in Death and Dying. (3)



HED 477 / 577. Stress Management. (3)



HED 482. Social Determinants and Multicultural Health. (3)



HED 487 / 587. Physical Activity and Aging. (3)



HED 492 / 592. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)



HED 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



HED 495. Field Experience. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 506. Health Behavior Theory. (3)



HED 507. Research Design in HPER. (3)



HED 509. Media and Public Relations in HPER. (3)



HED 511. Management of Health Promotion Programs. (3)



HED 551 / 451. Prevention Strategies in Community Health. (3)



HED 560. Perspectives in Community Health Education. (3)



HED 561. Healthcare Systems and Patient Advocacy. (3)



HED 571. Advanced Community Health Education Research. (3)



HED 572. Community Health Education Program Planning, Development and Evaluation. (3)



HED 574. Epidemiological Principles for Health Educators. (3)



HED 576. Measurement and Evaluation in Health Promotion. (3)



HED 577 / 477. Stress Management. (3)



HED 582. Advanced Multicultural Health Education Research and Applications. (3)



HED 587 / 487. Physical Activity and Aging. (3)



HED 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



HED 592 / 492. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)



HED 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3)



HED 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 598. Directed Readings in Health Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



HED 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



HED 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



HED 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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