What Sets UM-Flint's Health Education (MS) Program Apart?

Focus:

• UM-Flint’s Master of Science (MS) in Health Education will train you to design, implement, and evaluate interventions promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

• The program offers instruction to prepare you for opportunities in areas such as: health behavior change theory and practice; program planning and implementation; marketing, health communications, program evaluation; and research techniques.

Flexibility:

• The MS in Health Education program makes an advanced degree possible, whether or not you have prior relevant job experience or have completed an undergraduate degree in Health Education.

• You can pursue the MS in Health Education on either a full-time (18-month) or a part-time (24-month) basis.

• Students are encouraged to begin the program in the fall, but motivated full-time students can begin in the spring and complete the program within 18 months.

Resources:

• UM-Flint’s Health Education program sponsors the Delta Phi chapter of the Health Education
National Honorary, Eta Sigma Gamma, providing student members with opportunities for
personal and professional growth while in the program and post-graduation.

• The MS in Heath Education program integrates applications of skills through the UM-Flint Urban Health and Wellness Center, a nurse-managed clinic located on campus that provides outpatient health care services to currently enrolled UM-Flint students and members of the Genesee Health Plan.

Results:

• Graduates of the MS in Health Education program are well-prepared to take the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

• Masters-level health educators are employed in a variety of professional settings and roles. Potential opportunities include: worksite health promotion program; non-profit community health agency; university student health center ; state or local health department; for-profit corporation; governmental agency; faith-based setting; and hospital, clinic, or managed care plan.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of all prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in graduate courses. They may be taken at any accredited university.

- BIO 104 or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology
- COM/THE 210 Introduction to Public Speaking, an equivalent course, or relevant experience
- PSY 313 [PSY 237] Introduction to Developmental Psychology or an equivalent course

Application Process

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

• Application for Graduate Admission

• $55 application fee (non-refundable)

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

• Three letters of recommendation

• Statement of purpose

• International students must submit additional documentation. Visit www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/international-students.page for details.

Application Deadlines

The program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Fall (early deadline*) – May 1
Fall (final deadline) – August 1
Winter – November 15
Spring – March 15

* You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.

International students are required to apply earlier than the deadlines posted here. The final deadlines for international students are May 1 for the fall semester, September 1 for the winter semester, and January 1 for the spring term.

Catalog Description:

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 Communications.
  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. Capstone/Thesis (3 credits).
  HED 595 or HED 596 .
7. Thesis continuation (1 credit per term beyond enrollment in HED 595 or HED 596 ).
  HED 597 .
Transfer of Credit
Up to six graduate credits from an accredited university may be transferred and applied to the program.
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Sally El Bader

Graduation Year: 2012

Hometown: Jordan

As a student in the Health Education program, I am confident that I have the potential to become a successful certified Health Education Specialist and completing this graduate program is all I need to achieve this goal. This degree will help me use my previous experience along with my increased scientific knowledge and skills to help make a difference in the health of my community, wherever I may be. A degree in Health Education is a big asset to me both personally and professionally, as it will open a world of opportunities for my continued commitment towards making a difference and being part of the fast growing professional field of public health.

University of Michigan-Flint