The University of Louisville offers a Masters of Education in Health Education and Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance with Concentration in Public Health Education degree programs. Candidates for certification in school health education can enter the program through the M.A.T. in physical education or the B.S. Middle and Secondary Education with certification in health education.

The University of Louisville Health Education Program strives to be a leader in the education and preparation of students for careers in the health education industry. The faculty are well-respected in their areas of research and teaching and bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.

What Is a Health Educator?

Health education is the cornerstone of all health promotion efforts. Health education empowers individuals, groups, and communities to seek enhanced quality of life.

A health educator encourages healthy living by providing a "combination of planned learning experiences based on sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions." (Joint Commission, 2001)

A health educator uses the teaching-learning process to impact awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. This emphasis is the primary distinction between health education and other helping professions.

Minor in Health Education

The health education program is state approved for certification in health education . Undergraduates in the HHP program with a minor in health education have an opportunity to qualify for professional certification (CHES).

Credentialing in Health Education

The program is affiliated with the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), the only credentialing agency certifying education professionals who are qualified in every aspect of the health education profession.

Careers in Health Education

Health educators are trained to coordinate and implement a variety of programs such as women's and men's health, Physical fitness, first aid and safety, tobacco control.