school health teacher education
Do you believe a career as a health teacher is on your horizon, this major is where you get started. You’ll get a solid foundation in human anatomy and physiology before moving on to biometrics and epidemiology. Along the way, you’ll rack up practical skills such as assessment and program management tools as well as learn how to use best practices to gain results.
credits required for the School Health Tacher Education major
%
of students who apply to WOU are selected for admission
student clubs and organizations are waiting to welcome you in
%
of students are assigned multiple advisers devoted to guiding them through their four years at WOU
Learning outcomes
- Plan effective strategies, interventions and programs based on assessment of individual and community needs
- Implement and evaluate programs
- Coordinate, communicate and advocate for research-based practices
Career opportunities
- Health teacher (various levels)
- Health program coordinator
- Health education specialist
- Health promotion programmer
- Health program analyst
Related majors
Faculty
BETH JONES
Administrative Assistant, College of Education
jonesb@wou.edu
JENNIFER KEEN
Administrative Assistant, College of Education
keenj@wou.edu
CARMEN CACEDA
Prof. of Education: ESOL/BIL, Education & Leadership
cacedac@wou.edu
KENNETH CARANO
Professor, Education & Leadership
caranok@wou.edu
MARIA DANTAS-WHITNEY
Professor, Education & Leadership
dantasm@wou.edu
XIAOPENG GONG
Professor, Education & Leadership
gongx@wou.edu
RACHEL HARRINGTON
Professor, Education & Leadership
harringtonr@wou.edu
KATRINA HOVEY
Associate Professor, Education & Leadership
hoveyk@wou.edu
CHLOE HUGHES
Professor, Education & Leadership
hughesc@wou.edu
