Prepare for a rewarding career inspiring young people to understand wellness and make healthy choices with the Master of Arts in Health Education from Shorelight Adelphi University. This postgraduate degree is designed for aspiring educators and health professionals eager to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles through evidence-based, skills-based learning strategies. You will explore contemporary health issues, research methodologies, and the crucial mind-body connection, gaining the expertise needed to design relevant assessments and understand diverse learning styles. This programme equips you to effectively teach health education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Studied full-time on campus over two years, your learning experience will be enriched by small class sizes, enabling close collaboration with faculty and hands-on engagement with core courses like Introduction to Comprehensive Health Education and School Health Programs and Policies. You will benefit from valuable teaching experience through school placements and build professional connections within Adelphi University's strong network of local school districts. You will graduate with a Master of Arts degree, prepared for roles in school health education and equipped with the pedagogical and practical skills to foster well-being in students.