MS in School Health Education: Course of Study

For admission to this program, one must be in possession of a teaching certificate for their state of residence. The program is designed for those who do not have health teaching certification or those who do and wish to obtain a graduate degree in this area.

Courses

Course # Title of Course Hours
C&I 604 Curriculum Theories
3
CHPR 655 Introduction to Health Promotion
3
CHPR 680 Health Concepts
3
C&I 687 Advanced Teaching Strategies
3
C&I 688 Classroom Organization and Management
3
CHPR 671 Community Health
3
CHPR 509 Drug Education
3
CHPR 507 Human Sexuality and Diversity
3
CHPR 640 School Health Program Design
3
CHPR 604 Advanced School Health
3
  Total: 30 hours

Admission Requirements

  • Graduate application to WVU, and fee
  • Master of Science in School Health Education application
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • One-page typed essay expressing your interest in the program
  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Copy of teaching certificate

Location:

Two courses per semester.  This program can be completed in two calendar years on a part-time basis.

Courses will be offered via internet.

Need More Information?

Please contact Ruth Kershner, EdD, RN, at rkershner@hsc.wvu.edu, or phone (304) 293-7440.

Please Note: All curriculum seen here is subject to change as the Department of Community Medicine transitions
into the School of Public Health; please continue to check with your advisors for any changes.