Bachelor of Science in Education - Health Promotion and Education (School Health Education)

Illinois State University - INTO USA

School health educators help students develop healthy lifestyles. Health teachers develop programs that educate students about physical, mental, social, environmental, and emotional health. They empower students to make healthy decisions throughout their lives. In addition to schools, health educators work in health care, communities, businesses, and universities. Health Promotion Specialists and Health Educators work with people in schools and community settings. They promote positive health behaviors by giving presentations, planning and implementing programs, preparing instructional materials, assessing community and individual health needs, teaching and training, coordinating community/school efforts, health coaching, advocating for healthy policies, leading coalitions, and acting as a resource person.