
Overview
This Public Health Studies - School Health Education BA program from Portland State University is an innovative structure, in which we bring the best of two universities to you. Our design is a product of that innovative spirit and values: we bring that approach to you, working to chart your path into clinical, educational, policy, and direct-service health careers.
With five specialized Health Studies concentrations and two minors, we provide you with specialty training and a core foundation in public health that positions you to excel in the career path you seek.
School health educators teach in middle school and high school settings covering a variety of topics from safety to preventive health behaviors and decision-making. Upon completion of the bachelor degree (BA/BS), you will be eligible to apply to the fifth-year Graduate Teacher Education Program or the Secondary Dual Education Program in the Graduate School of Education at PSU.
Career opportunities:
The alumni are prepared to enter into graduate programs in secondary education for school health licensure.
Recent graduates have been accepted to the PSU College of Education, Pacific University, George Fox, and Concordia other universities around the country.
With a Public Health Studies - School Health Education program from Portland State University, alumni have found work teaching middle and high school in many local school districts including:
- Portland Public Schools
- Beaverton Public Schools
- Hillsboro Public Schools
- Salem Public Schools
- Vancouver Public Schools
Accreditation
The school is accredited by the Council for Education In Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is the nationally recognized accrediting body for schools of public health. Its work ensures that schools and programs are meeting the highest standards for education in public health disciplines.
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Courses include:
- Stress Management
- Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
- Nutrition for Health
- Drug Education
- Human Sexuality
- Health Promotion Programs for Children and Youth
- Health Education Techniques and Strategies
- Human Development
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Public Health Health Sciences Health Education View 181 other Bachelors in Health Education in United StatesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Portland State University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.
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32019 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32019 USD per year during 48 months. -
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11859 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11859 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Portland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Health Studies - School Health Education.
Available Scholarships
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