Health Pre-K-12

This program is designed for students seeking a master's degree in Teaching Health Education. Graduates of this program are recommended for New York State Initial or Professional Certification in Health Education (Pre K-12). Students are supervised in their fieldwork and student teaching by faculty members of the Health Education program in the Department of Health Sciences. Advisement is provided by the Graduate Program Director and faculty members of the Health Education Program in the Department of Health Sciences and/or the Department of Middle and High School Education.

Students wishing to do so may complete the degree program entirely online by taking online courses only. The online-only option is not available to students studying on an F1 Visa.

To be eligible for this Master's Program, potential students must fall into one of the following categories:

Sequence 1 (39 credits). Students who already possess New York State certification in a related area and who seek additional certification in Health Education Pre K-12.

Sequence 2 (30 credits). Students who already possess New York State certification in health education and who seek professional certification in Health Education Pre K-12.