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There are two programs available to this program.
- The GATE Program is open to students holding no initial certification in health education.
- The regular Master’s is open to students who already have initial teacher certification in health education
Candidates for the Master of Arts in school health education should have an undergraduate background in health or health-related areas. When candidates have degrees in other areas , they may be required as part of the program to complete course work in addition to the requirements of the graduate program: human biology (anatomy and physiology), health-related courses, and education courses.
The curriculum incorporates the best practices set forth by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards for Health Education to prepare degree candidates to:
- explain wellness as it relates to the health content areas
- identify the connection between health education and societal issues
- deliver health content through skills-based learning
- teach to national and New York State standards in health education
- select, plan, and evaluate curriculum and teaching strategies to ensure comprehensive school health education
- utilize an array of engaging instructional strategies to facilitate student learning
- select, design, and implement assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and improve teaching
- explain the importance of understanding individual students, their family structure, and their backgrounds
- demonstrate and promote respect and appreciation of diversity
- work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the community
- remain current in research and innovations in health education.
The course of study depends on whether the student already has initial certification in health education or is seeking New York State certification. Student teaching is not required for the Master of Arts in health education, but is necessary for New York State certification.
Graduates of these programs may be eligible to become Certified Health Education specialists through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC).
The Health Studies division offers:
Master of Arts in School Health Education—GATE
(Graduate Alternative Teacher Education, for students without prior certification)
Master of Arts in School Health Education
(for students with prior NYS certification)
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