Health Education Major

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Teaching kids how to be healthy and practice good hygiene is only part of what a health education major covers. As a health education specialist, you could find yourself working in a community setting, on a college campus, hospitals or even in a corporate setting.

Career Potential

• Elementary health education specialist
• High school health educator
• Junior high school health educator
• Prevention specialist in school district or community
• District health education coordinator
• Public health educator

What Will I Learn?

You’ll start with the basics of human anatomy and physiology and progress with a variety of health classes along with preparation for student teaching. The following concentrations give you the option to specialize in a particular area of interest.

Concentration Options

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Special Features

• Health Science honorary chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma
• Study abroad in London, Belize, Australia, Africa
• Student teaching in Australia

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities: Combine academic course work with out-of-class experiences that provide direct contact with health and education professionals. Such experiences include a well-developed internship program and independent study opportunities.

Student Clubs

• Fit Club

Honor Societies

Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary

Next Steps