Health Education

The course of study prepares students to meet the competencies of the roles and responsibilities of the graduate-prepared advanced Health Education Specialist.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Education is available under both Plan I (with thesis) and Plan II (without thesis), in accordance with regulations in the preceding part of the College section of this Catalog and other sections pertaining to graduate study. The specific areas of study include:

• Community Health Education: This concentration is designed to prepare professional community health educators. Emphasis is on preparing individuals for careers in health education and in the application of behavioral science and public health principles to health problems and health promotion; for administrative and consultant positions in agencies and institutions at local, state, and national levels; and for positions in program planning and evaluation. The program of study for the community health concentration includes a core of courses. The support courses are selected to meet the career goals and needs of each individual student.
• Health Education Endorsement for In-service licensed teachers: In-service licensed teachers seeking an HED endorsement are advised to enroll in the Community Health Education Master’s program, which allows them to obtain a health endorsement from NMPED after completing 24 credit hours of HED coursework. Those who do not hold a secondary education teaching license (elementary licensed only) may take any methods course that has in the title, “Secondary Teaching Methods” to qualify for a Specialty Area Secondary Teaching License with NMPED. This license allows them to teach in a high school setting.

Plan I: Thesis

Required course work, 30 credit hours; thesis, 6 credit hours (defense of thesis required).

Plan II: Non-Thesis (Passing Comprehensive Examination Required)

Required course work, 30 credit hours; 6 credit hours of approved course work. 

Total Program Credit Hours: 36 credit hours

• Completed international admissions application
• Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent in another country.
• Generally, applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) or its equivalent in their last two undergraduate years and in their major field.
• $70.00 application fee
• Official English language proficiency results from either the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE-Academic, or Cambridge CPE or CAE
• Complete transcripts and degree certificates with official English translations, if necessary, from all post-secondary schools attended must be uploaded to the graduate application
• Official academic transcripts and degree certificates and with official English translations, if necessary, from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Financial Responsibility form and official bank statements

Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• Flexible study schedule
• Experienced teachers
• Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Assistantships