Health education is becoming a vital part of the medical industry. Insurance companies,
employers, and state and local governments are seeking ways to cut health care spending.
One of the more cost-effective methods could be to employ health educators to teach
people how to live healthier lives to avoid costly medical treatments.*
Is Health Education Right for You?
Earning a graduate degree in health education may offer you continued opportunities
to positively impact individuals and the community at large. Designing health education
programs, working with local organizations, and communicating the importance of
health care interventions are all important roles within this field. With a Master
of Science in Health Education, you'll have the opportunity to continue building
upon the foundational knowledge and skills provided by your Kaplan University degree.
Career opportunities may include†:
- Health Educator: You'll assess community needs and develop health education
and promotion plans to meet those needs. As a health educator, you could partner
with organizations, associations and government offices to assist the community's
adoption of healthier behaviors.
- Community Health Director: Working with medical personnel and health organizations,
you'll assist with developing and implementing important programs that affect community
health. You'll be an advocate for the health needs of a community and provide essential
education and resources.
Benefits of Kaplan University's Health Education Program
Kaplan University's Master of Science in Health Education is offered completely
online. The curriculum is built around industry-standard competencies published
by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) for Certified
Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists
(MCHES). Kaplan University’s master's degree program could prepare you to sit for
these exams, which may position you for success in the field.‡
Our curriculum emphasizes real-world strategies and results. During the capstone
course, the final course in the program, you'll have the opportunity to design and
execute your own health education campaign and receive valuable feedback from faculty
who are also practicing professionals.
To learn more about Kaplan University today, fill out the form at the right.
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* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook
Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition, Health Educators, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos063.htm.
† Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue
the stated positions, which have varying responsibilities. However, the University
does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any job, equipped to perform
all the tasks noted, or eligible for job advancement opportunities. Additional training
or certification may be required. In addition, job titles and responsibilities may
vary from organization to organization. Prior experience may be necessary for leadership
positions.
‡ Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare
students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot
guarantee the student will be eligible to sit for or pass those exams. In some cases,
field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary
to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
