Graduate Programs

Degree Offered

M.S. Health Education

Graduate Advisors
Magdalena Avila, Lorenda Belone, Elias Duryea, Shawn Hrncir, Christina Perry

Student Information Contact
Monica Lopez, Johnson Center 1150, (505) 277-5152

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

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

The Master of Science 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 concentrations include:

• School Health Education. This concentration provides preparation for graduate students wishing to teach or administer health education programs in a school setting. In addition to core courses, students will take support courses selected to meet the needs of each individual student. For students not currently certified to teach health education, the certification program may be taken concurrently.
• 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.
• State Licensure in Elementary or Secondary Education. Graduate students without an undergraduate teaching major or minor in health education can be certified by a planned program of study. This program consists of basic general education and professional education course work, plus core and support courses.

Community Health Education Concentration

Students will complete the 36 hour program with approved electives.

Plan 1: Thesis
Required course work, 27 hours; approved elective course work, 3 hours; thesis, 6 hours (defense of thesis required).
Total program: 36 hours

Plan 2: No Thesis (Passing Comprehensive Examination Required)
Required course work, 27 hours, approved elective course work, 9 hours.
Total program: 36 hours

School Health Education Concentration

Students will complete the 36 hour program with approved electives.

Plan 1: Thesis
Required course work, 21 hours; approved elective course work, 9 hours; thesis, 6 hours (defense of thesis required).
Total program: 36 hours

Plan 2: Non-Thesis (Passing Comprehensive Examination Required)
Required course work, 21 hours, approved elective course work, 15 hours.
Total program: 36 hours

Deadlines for Application

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.