About
The Master of Arts (MA) in health education program at East Carolina University provides academic training for individuals employed or planning to seek employment as health educators in academic, clinical, community or corporate settings. Program graduates are prepared to use social and behavioral theories and models to design, implement and evaluate interventions aimed at improving community and population health.
Health education is a growing field that is expected to continue to provide favorable employment opportunities.The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports that overall employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce health care costs by teaching people healthy behaviors and explaining how to use available health care services.
Students who successfully complete the MA in health education program are eligible and may apply to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentialing exam. CHES certification indicates professional competency in the discipline as well as dedication to professional development.
ECU Advantage
The MA in health education is offered completely online from an accredited university. Students in this program are afforded the freedom to continue working as professionals in the field (or closely related discipline) while pursuing a graduate degree to expand their skillset. Classes are enhanced with creative teaching strategies and technologies to allow online students similar teacher-student interactions and student-student interactions to what they would experience in a face-to-face environment.
Our award-winning faculty train leaders to intervene in a variety of health issues. Practical experiences, research opportunities and instructional learning aid in developing leaders in the field of health education. Students are able to integrate ethical principles, cultural beliefs, and socioeconomic issues into effective prevention strategies to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
What You Will Study
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