Health and Nutrition Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator: Mark A. Kaelin
Office: University Hall, Room 4201
Phone Number: (973) 655-7123
Email: kaelinm@mail.montclair.edu
Program Objective
The program's objective is to serve previously certified teachers who are curently teaching health education in a classroom setting as well as community health educators who want to further their education and skills specifically in the area of human sexuality. The courses have been chosen to provide knowledge based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health, specifically Standard 2.4: Human Relationships and Sexuality.
Admission
To be admitted to the Human Sexuality Education Certificate Program the applicant must possess (A) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4-point scale or equivalent on a 5-point scale; and (B) a teaching certificate.
All candidates must meet the basic admissions requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University. The completion of a major from an accredited college or university is preferred. Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although prematriculation coursework may be required.
Students who successfully complete the requirements of the certificate program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and recieve the Sexuality Education Certificate, will be eligible for admission to the Health Education Master's Program without the requirement of taking the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Credentials are processed as soon as they are received. This program does not have a specific deadline; however the Graduate School recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.
The Montclair State University Graduate School accepts applications on a rolling basis for the Human Sexuality Education Certificate. Individuals who wish to complete the certificate program may take up two of the required courses (6 credits) before applying to the program.
To apply to this program, please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.php
Course Requirements:
| Required Courses |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| HLTH 575 |
The Teaching of Human Sexuality |
3 |
| HLTH 585 |
Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities |
3 |
| |
| Select one of the following: |
| |
| ELRS 580 |
Learning Theories |
3 |
| FCST 512 |
Child Development I: Theories of Child Development |
3 |
| FCST 518 |
Families, Communities, and Schools: Diversity, Culture, and Democracy |
3 |
| PSYC 563 |
Theories of Learning |
3 |
| PSYC 582 |
Behavior Modification |
3 |
| SOCI 426 |
Sociology of Sexuality |
3 |
| SOCI 430 |
Sociology of Gender |
3 |
| |
| Select one of the following: |
| |
| HLTH 520 |
Foundations and Methods in Health Education |
3 |
| HLTH 526 |
Curriculum Development in Health Education |
3 |
| |
| PROGRAM TOTAL: 12 credits |
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