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Health Education Schools in Arkansas - AR
By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 26 2010
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Health educators strive to improve the health and promote the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through education, research, and service. They promote optimal health for all. It only stands to reason that becoming a health educator requires a minimum of a bachelor degree for entry-level positions, and preferably a graduate degree for more advanced positions.
The question becomes, where should one obtain a health education degree in Arkansas? The possibilities are virtually endless. Colleges and universities offer a myriad of health education degree programs, as do online, distance-learning programs. Both will offer students classroom courses and field experience, which is required by most employers (and which is definitely mandated if you plan to enter the public school teaching arena). Most coursework encompasses 24 to 36 semester hours, and internships can last from one to two semesters. Student teaching is involved for those who plan to be health teachers in public schools, and usually lasts a minimum of one semester. Bachelor-level degree programs typically last about four years, and master level programs require an additional two years of study. When looking into graduate-level programs, one can branch out into a variety of areas of health education, including biostatistics, epidemiology, advocacy, and prevention.
Health Education Schools in Arkansas
- Memphis
- M. ED.: NEW Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
- M.ED: Instructional Technology
