Online Health Education Degree Programs

Accredited online health education degree programs and health sciences degrees are ideal for those who would like to combine their passion for education and health into one profession that promotes good health habits and reduces healthcare costs.

What is health education?

Health education plays an important role in preventing illness and helping people stay safe and healthy. The role of a health educator is to teach individuals and communities about health risks, healthy behaviors and lifestyles, and how to avoid illness and injury.

Health educators may work one-on-one with patients in a medical practice, teach health education to elementary and secondary students, or develop and implement public health programs. They may also work in international health education and nutrition programs.

Colleges that offer Health Sciences & Health Education Degrees Online

Ashford University offers the following online health education degree programs:

• BA in Health Care Studies - Medical Records
• BA in Health Care Studies - Exercise Science
• BA in Health Care Studies - Human Resources Management
• BA in Health Care Studies - Human Services Administration
• BA in Health Care Studies - Psychology
• BA in Health Care Studies - Sociology
• BA in Health Care Studies - Speech and Language Therapy
• BA in Health Care Studies - Biology
• BA in Health Care Studies - Chemistry
• BA in Social Science - Health Studies

A.T.Still University of Health Sciences - is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). A.T. Still has also received acceptance from the Missouri Coordinating Board of Higher Education. A.T Still University offers the following online health education degree programs:

• Master of Health Education
• Doctor of Health Education

Walden University offers the following online health education degrees:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies - Child Development
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies - Health Informatics
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies - Health Management

Kaplan University - offers the following health science degree online programs:

• Advanced Start BS in Health and Wellness
• Advanced Start BS in Health Science
• Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science
• Bachelor in Health Science
• Bachelor in Nutrition Science
• Bachelor in Health and Wellness

University of Phoenix - is the largest accredited online college. UOP offers various health care degree online courses, health administration, and online nursing programs, which include the following online health education programs:

• Master of Health Administration/Education
• Master of Science in Nursing-Nursing/Health Care Education

Keiser University - offers the following bachelor degree online in health science:

• Bachelor of Science - Health Science

TUI University - offers the following health science degree online program:

• Ph.D. in Health Sciences

Health Education Degree and Training

Most employers expect health educators to have at least a bachelor's degree from a health education or related program. Some look for relevant experience through an internship or volunteer position in addition to the degree. Advancement in the field requires a master's degree.

Undergraduate health education programs cover health promotion, cross-cultural differences, education, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and human development. Many colleges and universities offer both classroom and online health education programs. Degrees include bachelor of science in health sciences, bachelor of science in health education, and bachelor of science in health promotion. Related programs are offered in public health, education specializations and early childhood education.

Graduate degree programs for health educators lead to degrees such as Master of Science with health professions education concentration, Master of Science in health promotion, and master of health education. Colleges and universities also offer doctoral programs in health education and related subjects.

Salaries and Careers in Health Education

About half of health educators work in healthcare and social service industries, and one-quarter work in government. Other health educators work in social advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, insurance companies, and schools.

Job prospects are good over the next decade. Health education is valued as an effective way to reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life, resulting in an increased demand for professionals in many industries.

In May 2008, the estimated mean annual wage for health educators was $48,590, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While hospitals employed the largest number of health educators, the federal government was the employer with the highest mean annual wage of $91,520.

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