Health Education Schools in New Mexico - NM

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 29 2010

Health educators play a very significant role in every state, including New Mexico, where there is a real need for these professionals. The University of New Mexico has designated 32 of the states’ 33 counties as having a shortage of health professionals, including health educators. Positions are available in school systems, private industry, medical institutions, and with community organizations. Receiving a health education degree in New Mexico is the first step towards becoming a health educator in that state.

While New Mexico does not mandate training for health educators in other settings, it does specify what training is necessary for health educators working in its schools. These include 24 to 36 semester hours in health or health education; either a bachelor or master degree in health or health education or equivalent (or in another field but with the required 24 to 36 semester hours of health/health education); and obtain professional certification in teaching from the national board for professional teaching standards. Schools for health education in New Mexico are available both online (distance learning) and in colleges and universities. Most programs require at least one semester of student teaching, whether or not you plan to teach in a school upon graduation. These internships are vital not only for experience but also as a networking tool, and may help you to obtain a job as a health educator upon graduation.

Health Education Schools in New mexico

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Santa Fe
• Santa Teresa
• Albuquerque

Programs:

• MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Elementary Lic.
• MA in Education/Teacher Ed. for Secondary Lic.
• Continuing Education for Educators

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