Health Education
MHS Concentration
Health educators design, implement, and manage health education programs for individuals and communities in order to promote the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle. These programs focus on prevention through the use of educating the public on various health topics including:
- the importance of proper nutrition
- the health benefits of exercise
- how to avoid contracting sexually-transmitted diseases
- prenatal care
- the health dangers of alcohol and tobacco
Employment Opportunities
Health educators are employed in many different settings with many different roles. Some examples include:- Medical care facilities where they educate patients on their diagnosis
- College and universities where they focus on educating young adults about the advantages of having a healthy lifestyle
- Schools where they serve as health teachers
- The public health sector where they provide community-based education and policy implementation
- Within the non-profit and private industries
Did you know ...
Employment of health educators is expected to grow by 18%, which is faster than the average for all occupations through 2018
Median annual wages of health educators in May 2008 were $44,000,
with the lowest 10% earning less than $26, 210, the middle 50% earning between $33,170 and $60, 810 and the highest 10% earning more than $78, 260
Those individuals with advanced degrees can expect to earn the highest wages while also having the greatest amount of success in securing a job in that currently many employers are seeking out health educators with graduate degrees