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A Major in Health Education
Description of Major
This major prepares students to help improve the health of individuals and communities. Students are required to specialize in athletic training, community health or exercise and fitness.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in public health departments, voluntary agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and education. A variety of jobs are available for health promotions and education graduates, depending on which emphasis they complete. Some job titles are listed below:
| Activities Supervisor | Aerobics Instructor |
| Athletic Trainer | Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist |
| Community Health Center Director | Consumer Health Advocate |
| Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services | Director of Volunteer Services |
| Exercise Leader | Emergency Medical Services Coordinator |
| Fitness Instructor | Fitness Program Coordinator |
| Health Advocate | Health and Safety Officer |
| Health Club Manager | Health Communications Specialist |
| Health Consultant | Health Education Administrator |
| Health Education Office Manager | Health Educator |
| Health Information Specialist | Health Journalist |
| Health Policy Practitioner | Health Promotion and Wellness Coordinator |
| Health Scientist | Nonprofit Organization Administrator |
| Outreach Worker | Patient Advocate |
| Physician Assistant | Professor |
| Public Health Statistician | Public Relations Specialist |
| Research Assistant | School Health Educator |
| Sports and Fitness Program Director | Substance Abuse Educator |
| Teacher | Weight Management Specialist |
| Wellness Manager | Youth Camp Director |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
American Association for Health Education
American Public Health Association
Society for Public Health Education
American School Health Association
American College Health Association
Med career Info
UC College of Education