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Health and Nutrition Sciences

Academic Programs: Graduate
Master of Arts in Health Education

Graduate Advisor: Mark A. Kaelin
Office: University Hall, Room 4201
Phone: (973) 655-7123
Email: kaelinm@mail.montclair.edu

Overview

The graduate program in Health Education prepares professionals for careers in health education. It leads to a Master of Arts degree in health education that provides advanced study to candidates engaged in or seeking positions in the broad and expanding spectrum of the health professions in the school, community, business and industrial sectors, the media and various other segments of the health care delivery system.

The curriculum provides a foundation of required coursework which is complemented by a wide array of health professions electives, interdisciplinary coursework, and varied educational experiences afforded by diverse instructional approaches. Advancements in the scientific realm combined with practical applications address contemporary health problems. There is a definite research focus within the program. Students are provided with the option of either conducting a study on a pertinent health issue in the form of a thesis or completing a broader-based research seminar. Special student interests, academic objectives, and professional goals can be accommodated on an individualized basis. Students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of courses and pass a written comprehensive examination.

Admission Requirements

All candidates must meet the basic admission requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University. The completion of a major in health education from an accredited college or university is preferred. Candidates with degrees in closely related areas will be considered, although pre-matriculation coursework may be required.

Pre-Matriculation

The Montclair State University Graduate School accepts applications on a rolling basis for the Master's of Arts in Health Education. Individuals who wish to pursue the MA in Health Education may take up two of the required courses (6 credits) before applying to the program.

Current undergraduates interested in the Master's of Arts in Health Education program who wish to take courses towards the degree may do so. Undergraduates who have completed 112 undergraduate credits may take up to two of the required courses (6 credits) towards the MA in Health education. Permission must be granted by the appropriate departments in order for students to be permitted to take these courses. Please refer to the Undergraduate taking Graduate Course for Graduate Credit form.

Course Requirements:

Required Core Courses
Number Name Hours
HLTH 503 Research Methods in Health 3
HLTH 520 Foundations and Methods of Health Education 3
HLTH 526 Curriculum Development in Health Education 3
HLTH 528 Evaluation in Health 3
 
Departmental Electives
Number Name Hours
Select six courses from the following:
 
HLTH 502 Determinants of Environmental Health 3
HLTH 505 School Health Program Management 3
HLTH 510 Health Education Workshop I 3
HLTH 511 Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs 3
HLTH 530 Health Issues Seminar 3
HLTH 533 Behavioral Aspects of Diet, Activity and Health 3
HLTH 540 Selected Topics in Mental Health 3
HLTH 551 Selected Topics in Gerontology 3
HLTH 555 Health Disparities and Social Justice 3
HLTH 560 Human Diseases 3
HLTH 565 Foundations of Epidemiology 3
HLTH 575 The Teaching of Human Sexuality 3
HLTH 577 Selected Topics in Health 3
HLTH 580 Health, Policy and Politics 3
HLTH 585 Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities 3
HLTH 592 Controversies in Sexuality Education 3
NUFD 560 Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups 3
NUFD 581 Nutrition Education 3
 
Free Elective
Select one 500 level or higher course in Health Education or any other discipline
 
Fieldwork/Culminating Experience
Number Name Hours
HLTH 604 Internship 3
OR
HLTH 605 Community Project 3
 
PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 credits