College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Health Sciences
www.kent.edu/ehhs/hs


About This Program

Make an impact in health education and promotion with Kent State's program. Develop your leadership, communication and advocacy skills, while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career in this dynamic and rewarding field. Read more...

Contact Information

  • Laurie M. Wagner, MCHES | (Community Health concentration) | lyoo@kent.edu | 330-672-0685
    Donna Bernert | (School Health Licensure concentration) | dbernert@kent.edu | 330-672-0682

Fully Offered

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Health education specialists

  • 11.4% much faster than the average
  • 62,200 number of jobs
  • $56,500 potential earnings

Community and social service specialists, all other

  • 11.7% much faster than the average
  • 105,200 number of jobs
  • $46,770 potential earnings

Community health workers

  • 15.2% much faster than the average
  • 64,900 number of jobs
  • $42,000 potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

  • 31.5% much faster than the average
  • 422,300 number of jobs
  • $104,280 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Community Health Educator
  • Community Health Education Coordinator
  • Diabetes Educator
  • Health Educator
  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Public Health Educator

Accreditation

The School Health Licensure concentration is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.