Health education careers can take many directions, from advising hospital patients on managing their chronic illnesses to promoting health in college or worksite settings. Whatever their professional interests, health education specialists have one thing in common: a passion to help others help themselves. Working in this field allows you the...
Health professionals must understand the interrelated nature of all dimensions of health. In order to help someone improve their wellness, it is equally important that health professionals are able to communicate how the interaction of different risk factors may contribute to a health issue. With the growing problem of obesity,...
Katrina Fillyaw Employer: Florida Department of Health Position: Public Health Services Manager What drew you to the M.S. in Health Education and Behavior at the University of Florida? Has the program lived up to your expectations? I was drawn to the program because of its strong focus on preparing students...
Though Lexi Williams only recently became aware of the health education field, she has always loved learning about the body. In the process of earning her bachelor’s in biology, she completed a course in nutrition and was excited about the practicality of the topic. This led to her pursuit of...
Online M.S. in Health Education and Behavior student Liz Leja didn’t always know she wanted to major or work in health education, but now that she’s here, she knows it’s where she’s meant to be. Leja and teammate Gina De Sanctis are this year’s winners of the National Case Study...
