Master of Arts [M.A] [Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (with an Emphasis in Health Education and Promotion)] From University of Missouri

Health Education is a strong graduate program within the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. The graduate program serves bachelors and masters degreed students from the state of Missouri as well as from other states. Many of our graduate students are professionals practicing in the field and come to MU for graduate training. A number of our graduate students cross train in health related fields like athletics, nursing, nutrition, physical training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology.Students who earned a bachelor's degree in a health-related program of study are qualified to enter the masters program in health education. A minimum of 30 credit hours are required for the M.A. M.A. students are required to write a thesis. Students who earn a master's degree are encouraged to take the CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) examination for certification.