Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
• The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree requires a minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate coursework including at least 16 semester hours at the 60000 level or above. A major consisting of 18 or more semester hours in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is required. M.Ed. students have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete the degree.

Career Settings for Health Education Specialists

• Community Health Educator
• Education Program Manager
• Case Manager
• Alcohol Educator
• Family Services Specialist
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Program Resource Coordinator
• Community Organizer

Specialist Careers in Health Education and Promotion

• Certified Education Specialist
• Healthcare Information Analyst
• Community Promotion Specialist
• Product Development Specialist
• Healthcare Promotional Specialists