Health Education (Master of Science)

Requirements. At least 39 credits, as follows:

1. Health education foundations (19-21 credits).
   HCR 500 - Epidemiology.   or HCR 501 - Seminar in Epidemiology.  *  
   HED 540 - Health Education Theory and Strategies.  
   HED 541 - Program Planning and Program Design.  
   HED 542 - Administration and Management of Health Education Programs.  
   HED 543 - Community Assessment.  
   HED 544 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health.  
   HED 562 - Cultural Competence in Health Care.  
   *Students with grades of B (3.0) or better in PHS 315  may elect HCR 501  in place of HCR 500 .
2. Methods (13 credits).
   HCR 506 - Research Methods.   / PUB 506 - Research Methods.    
   HED 545 - Health Communication.    
   HED 546 - Evaluation of Health Education and Promotion Programs.  
   HED 547 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals.   
3. Electives (3 credits).
   Selected with advisor.
4. Internship/Practicum (3-6 credits).
   HED 590  or HED 591 . The internship is not required of those currently in professional health education positions.
5. Thesis Preparation Seminar (0-1 credit).
   HED 594  (optional).
6. Thesis/Applied Project (3 credits).
   HED 595  or HED 596 .

Transfer of Credit
Up to six graduate credits from an accredited university may be transferred and applied to the program.