Health Education, Certificate (0494)
Department website: https://www.wku.edu/publichealth/mph/mph.php
Program Coordinator
Marilyn M. Gardner, marilyn.gardner@wku.edu, (270) 745-5864
The Health Education Certificate imparts the knowledge and skills necessary for health educators, and is aligned with the seven areas of responsibility outlined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES).
Program Admission
Graduate School Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate School admission requirements.
Program Requirements (12 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PH 587 | Health Behavior Theory | 3 |
| PH 575 | Program Planning in Public Health Practice | 3 |
| PH 576 | Public Health Education and Communication Techniques | 3 |
| or COMM 553 | Health Communication Campaigns | |
| PH 548 | Community Organizing in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |