Health Education Graduate Program
Thesis & Non-thesis Master's Degree

The School of HPER offers a master's degree with a concentration in Health Education which builds on a health-related undergraduate degree. The graduate program offers thesis (30 hours) or non-thesis (36 hours) options. Graduate course work includes courses from the following list:

 

 

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a collaboration between the Omaha and Medical Center campuses of the University of Nebraska. The UNMC/UNO Master of Public Health Program is a specialized professional masters degree program designed to prepare graduates for work in public health. Material in core and elective courses will pay particular attention to health status, health outcomes, and health needs in special populations (e.g., racial and ethnic minorities, children, women). The goal of this orientation is to equip program graduates to address society's public health needs. For more information on the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, you can visit the MPH website.

The HED Graduate Program prepares the graduate student for mid-level positions with agencies and organizations whose mission is to improve health of the public through education and advocacy. Often students in the Graduate Program are employed in the health field when they enter the program. Many choose to stay in their present position but are able to then infuse more education and advocacy for health in their job. Starting salaries in the Graduate Program typically range from $25-40,000. Graduates of the program are or have been employed by the following:

 

Methodist College	American Cancer Society
American Red Cross	UNO Health Education Program
Safety & Health Council of Greater Omaha, Inc.	AIDS Education Program of Dade County, FL
School Systems	Wellness Corporation of America
Wellness Council of the Midlands	Universtiy of Nebraska Medical Center
NE Dept. of Health & Human Services	Hospitals & Clinics

 

Additional information can be found by clicking on the following links:

Graduate Course Descriptions

Graduate Course Worksheets:

• Health Education with thesis (30 hrs)

• Health Education without thesis (36 hrs)

• Health Studies

• Masters of Public Health Program