What can you do with this degree?
The Health Education Teacher Education program will prepare you to:
- Teach health education for Kindergarten through 12th grade
- Continue to graduate school in a health-related area
- Pursue work in a community health setting
You can add an optional double major in Kinesiology and Health Education if you're interested in teaching both physical education and health promotion — a major draw for employers.
Delivery Method: In-person
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Why study with us?
Graduates of our program are in high demand, with an excellent job placement rate.
- Be part of a close-knit community where professors know you by name and peers provide a built-in network of support and socialization
- Engage in interactive coursework focused on health content and teaching methodologies
- Gain observational and hands-on experience within local schools
- Participate in an immersive, semester-long student teaching opportunity
The Health Promotion program is approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
What you'll study
- 30-hour major coursework
- One or more 18-21-hour University-approved minors
Following completion of coursework, you'll complete a semester of student teaching.