Health Education for Schools and Communities, PBC

Program Description

The Certificate in Health Education for Schools and Communities is delivered in a 100% online, asynchronous format, and can be finished in as few as 2-3 semesters, or as many as 6 semesters, depending on student desire for completion. The certificate consists of a mix of required and elective courses consisting of 16 credit hours. Courses in this program provide graduate students and working professionals the skills and training to implement health education and social and emotional education based on state performance indicators and the National Health Education Standards. Students obtain a wide range of skills, including how to examine and evaluate emerging research, create appropriate educational curricula, establish inclusive learning environments for all students, foster educational partnerships with families and communities, and respond to achievement gaps caused by institutional racism and societal inequities.

Program Highlights

Degree: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Required Credits: 16-18

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sports Leadership

Department: Physical Education and Health Education

Modality: Online

Website: Available on the Springfield College external website (www.springfield.edu)

I. Degree Requirements (16-18 credits)

A. Required Courses (7-9 credits)

HLTH 617 - Social & Emotional Development in Children and Adolescents Credits: 3
HLTH 619 - Advanced Instructional Strategies in Education Credits: 3
HLTH 682 - Seminar in Health Promotion: Social Justice, Anti- Racism, and Health Credits: 1
or
HLTH 686 - Capstone in Health Promotion and Health Equity Credits: 3

B. Selectives (6 credits)

Select 6 credits from the following:

HLTH 540 - Principles of Nutrition for Health Promotion Credits: 3
HLTH 601 - Health Behavior Change Credits: 3
HLTH 602 - Determinants of Health Equity Credits: 3
HLTH 615 - Advocacy and Leadership in Education Credits: 3
HLTH 624 - Health Promotion and Professional Ethics Credits: 3

C. Electives (3 Credits)

Select 3 credits from the following:

HLTH 510 - Race, Ethnicity, Class and Gender Credits: 3
HLTH 515 - Hunger and Food Insecurity Credits: 3
HLTH 520 - Rural and Urban Health Credits: 3
HLTH 525 - Human Disease and Society Credits: 3
HLTH 530 - Women’s Health Issues Credits: 3
HLTH 540 - Principles of Nutrition for Health Promotion Credits: 3
HLTH 545 - Tramua-Informed Educational Practices Credits: 3
HLTH 601 - Health Behavior Change Credits: 3
HLTH 602 - Determinants of Health Equity Credits: 3
HLTH 605 - Health Communication and Media Literacy Credits: 3
HLTH 607 - Assessing Power and Privilege in Health Credits: 3
HLTH 614 - Implementation & Sustainability of Community Health Programs Credits: 3
HLTH 615 - Advocacy and Leadership in Education Credits: 3
HLTH 624 - Health Promotion and Professional Ethics Credits: 3
HLTH 634 - Health Promotion Programs for Priority Populations Credits: 3