Health Education
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Program TypeMinor
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SchoolLiffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
Broaden your areas of teaching expertise. Position yourself to teach health classes and educate the whole child.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll study human biology, anatomy, and physiology while you explore best practices in teaching learners with exceptional needs and optimize learning in all areas. Our graduates also develop an understanding of personal and community health issues.
- Become Eligible to Teach in North Dakota
When you complete the health education minor and an education major, you’ll be eligible for licensure to teach health courses in grades seven through twelve in North Dakota.
- Make Yourself More Marketable
The specialized knowledge you gain from a health education minor will help you stand out from other job candidates.
- Develop a Holistic View of Teaching and Learning
Understanding students’ physical needs and challenges will help you see — and serve — the whole child.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Accreditations
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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
All the University of Mary education programs are fully accredited by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board and all CAEP national standards are fully met.
Featured Faculty
Wade Kooiman, EdD
Director of Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Studies, Director of MEd in Physical Education & Athletic Administration, Director of Education Program Assessment
I am an Assistant Professor of Physical Education at the University of Mary. I serve the University as Program Director of the Physical Education Teacher Prep Program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and was previously the Director of the Emerging Leaders Academy.
