Health Education Certificate Program

Upon completion of this certificate program, certificate candidates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and modify the personal and environmental factors that influence health-related behaviors, and by doing so, impact the overall health of individuals and communities. Upon completion of the core courses of the certificate program, students will gain a broad understanding of health education principles, theories, and strategies, and will achieve the competencies considered central to effective health education.

Educational Objectives

After completing core and elective courses, students will be able to:

1. Assess individual and community needs for health education;
2. Plan effective health education programs;
3. Implement health education programs;
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of health education programs;
5. Coordinate provisions of health education services;
6. Act as a resource person; and
7. Communicate health and health education needs, concerns and resources.

Please visit our Academic Catalogue to see the full certificate curriculum requirements. Please also review the certificate completion requirements.