EdM in Health Education

The central focus of the health program is the preparation of health educators for schools, community health centers, and corporate settings. The program stresses independent student work and innovative strategies of broad-spectrum intervention to benefit the individual and contribute to the well-being of society.

Licensure Track (Grades K–12)

The school health education sequence prepares students to teach health education at both the elementary and secondary school level. This sequence is a Massachusetts state-approved licensure program.

Core Coursework (28 cr)

• SED ED 500/501 Foundations of Educational Practices/Lab (6 cr)
• SED CE 705 Lifespan Development (3 cr)
• SED HE 722 Development of the Health Curriculum (4 cr)
• SED HE 523 Applied Nutrition (4 cr)
• SED HE 724 Sexuality, Culture, and Human Development (2 cr)
• SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)
• SED HE 720 Selected Problems in Health Education (3 cr)
• SED SE 510 Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction (2 cr)

Additional Requirements for Licensure

• A minimum of one class in human anatomy/physiology or exercise science
• An updated certificate in basic first aid and CPR

Practicum (8 cr)

SED HE 554 Health Education Student Teaching
Students participate in a practicum experience under the direction of a licensed supervising practitioner.

Non-Licensure Track

The community health education sequence addresses the broad range of services offered to communities through health agencies, hospitals, rehabilitation organizations, neighborhood centers, and community action programs.

This non-licensure sequence provides students with an academic background in nutrition, wellness, substance abuse, and exercise. It can include attention to comprehensive health care or persons with disabilities.

Core Coursework (16 cr)

• SED RS 600 Introduction to Research (4 cr)
• Any three graduate-level (500 or above) Health Education classes (numbered SED HE 5XX) (12 cr)

Electives

Graduate-level courses, approved by the student’s academic advisor, complete the remaining credits (at least 20) for the EdM.

The following are related electives students may consider.

• SED CE 705 Lifespan Development (3 cr)
• SED HE 522 Community Health (4 cr)
• SED HE 523 Applied Nutrition (4 cr)
• SED HE 724 Sexuality, Culture and Human Development (2 cr)
• SED HE 720 Selected Problems in Health Education (3 cr)
• SED SB 721 Social and Behavioral Sciences for Public Health (4 cr)
• SED PE 515 Institute on Physical Fitness (4 cr)
• SED PE 505 Foundations of Sport Science (2 cr)
• SED PE 705 Analysis of Teaching (4 cr)
• SED EM 640 Multimedia Presentations for Educators (4 cr)