Community Health Education Graduate Program
Community Health Education Master's Specialization (M.S.)
A Master of Science degree in Community Health Education further prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. The University of West Florida offers three areas of specialization for those that wish to further pursue their education. Opportunities exist for graduate students to focus and expand their field of studies in the following disciplines:
Graduate studies at the University of West Florida will provide students who hold undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than Health Education, the knowledge and courses necessary to obtain professional certification. Students who currently possess an undergraduate degree in Health Education will further develop their skills and build on their knowledge of Health Education practice and theory. Professional certification through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. is available. For more information on obtaining certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), please click here.
Click on the link for information on the Graduate Application Procedures.
Please click on the link for the Graduate Assistantship application. (pdf)
Please click the following link for the UWF Catalog.
For information on the Graduate Thesis Guidelines, click here (pdf).
For information on Internships, please click here.
Contact:
Dr. Debra Vinci
HLES Associate Chair
850.474.2592
Building 72 Room 259