Master of Arts in Health Education

MAEd

The Master of Arts in Education in Health Education is designed for licensed teachers, seeking advanced certification in classroom teaching and is the only program leading to “M” licensure in Health Education in North Carolina. By earning a MAEd, you can improve your teaching practices and advance professionally. The MAEd will allow for an annual salary increase, as well as enable you to qualify for National Board Certification. The program is offered 100% online and does not require any classroom time or thesis.

MAEd Requirements

Degree Requirements:

Master of Arts in education (MAEd) degree program ranges from a minimum of 36 - 47 semester hours, depending on the initial teaching field. The academic program is a 36-semester hour program consisting of a 12-semester hour Education Core and a 24-semester hour Health Education Core. The Health Education Core includes an internship that can be completed without leaving your present position.

Required Courses:

· Education Core: EDUC 6001, SPED 6002, EDUC 6480/6482, and ELEM 6550

· Health Education Core: HLTH 5310, 6100, 6200, 6300, 6355, and 6400

· Internship: HLTH 6990 and 6991

Frequently Asked Questions

Licensure Procedures

For more information, please contact Ms. Jamie Williams.