The School Health Education Option is designed for individuals who desire to pursue a professional preparation program leading to qualification as a health education teacher in middle, junior, and high schools. Graduates may also pursue other administrative careers within a school district such as health education curriculum coordinator, or a substance abuse prevention coordinator. In addition to core requirements, students seeking this option must also be admitted to the College of Education's Single Subject Credential Program. Students must successfully complete all required coursework and teaching assignments leading to a California Single Subject Teacher Credential.
Download: School Health Program Planner 2009-2010
Download: School Health Program Planner 2010-2011
Download: School Health Program Planner 2011-2012
The Community Health Education Option is designed for individuals interested in the links among lifestyle, social and physical environments, and good health. The occupational objective of those selecting this option is to serve as a community health educator in public or private health care agencies, voluntary organizations, medical clinics or corporate settings. Health educators use a variety of communication strategies, policy implementations, teaching methods and creative learning experiences to promote voluntary actions, and informed decisions conducive to health. Health educators are specifically trained to:
Download: Community Health Program Planner 2009-2010
Download: Community Health Program Planner 2010-2011
Download: Community Health Program Planner 2011-2012
Download: Community Health Program Planner 2012-2013
Download: Minor in Health Science Planner 2010-2011
Download: Minor in Health Science Planner 2011-2012
Download: Minor in Health Science Planner 2012-2013