Why Study Health Education?
Health educators encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness by educating individuals and communities about behaviors that can prevent diseases, injuries and other health problems. Mansfield University's program emphasizes current health issues and our graduates are prepared to work in a variety of health-related settings.
Health Education at Mansfield University
Associate of Applied Science in Health Education
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The Associate of Applied Science in Health Education, offered by the Department of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, provides students with a basic background in the rapidly growing field of health education. As health educators, graduates will encourage healthy lifestyles and wellness by educating individuals and communities about behaviors that can prevent diseases, injuries, and other health problems. This program is ideal for students seeking health-related careers that are not strongly science based, focusing instead on how to educate clients to make healthy life choices. Health educators work in medical settings, colleges and universities, public health departments, nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Two-year students may choose to transition seamlessly to the four-year Community Health Education B.S. program.
Related Programs
Other Health Education programs offered by Mansfield:
Other programs offered by the Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Department:
Student Organizations & Opportunities
Mansfield University Community Health Club (MUCH)
Students who join MUCH have the opportunity to participate in preventative health education activities both on campus and in the community. Their services supplement existing health education organizations while raising awareness about prevalent health and wellness issues facing the area.
Future Healthcare Professionals Club
Explore career opportunities in the medical field and participate in community service projects. This organization is open to students from all majors.
Facilities
Kelchner Fitness Center offers a wide variety of programs and services for our students, staff, faculty and local community members. Participate in group fitness classes, intramurals, and club sports. Climb the climbing wall, use the fitness equipment and machines, play in the gymnasium, or borrow equipment to use outdoors.
The Mountain Biking and Hiking Trail provides an excellent ride for both beginner and expert riders. Kelchner Fitness Center has multuple bicycles available for checkout. This area is also an excellent hiking trail. Enjoy the outdoors!
The Library at North Hall provides an abundance of resources. Read books or borrow materials. Gather sources and conduct research from our massive online database. The librarians look forward to helping you with your next project!
The Learning Center provides tutoring services free of charge in almost every subject.
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While some of Mansfield University's professional degree programs are designed to prepare students to meet Pennsylvania's licensure or certification requirements, these programs are not necessarily compatible with licensure or certification requirements in other states. Students who plan to enroll in Mansfield's degree programs with the intent to pursue licensure or certification in states other than Pennsylvania must be aware of the professional licensure requirements in those states. Current students who are planning to undertake field experiences outside of Pennsylvania should also be aware the requirements of other states. Consistent with federal regulations, Mansfield is making a good faith effort to determine if our academic programs leading to licensure or certification meet the requirements of licensing boards in other states. Doing so requires contacting out-of-state licensing boards and having those boards review Mansfield's program curricula. As information from the out-of-state licensure boards is received, it will be posted on the University Licensure and Certification page.