Graduate
Advanced Certificate

Health Education Advanced Certificate

School of Education & Leadership Studies

This advanced certificate in health education is built for working professionals who want to expand their expertise in health on a flexible schedule. With just four online courses, you can complete the program in under one year while gaining health content credits that support New York State certification pathways.

Cost
$945/credit hour
Length
Less than one year
Program Format
Online
Now Accepting Applications
2026
Open

Build Expertise In Health Education

The curriculum focuses on practical, relevant health education topics: 

  • Health behavior change

  • Health psychology

  • Alternative perspectives on a healthy lifestyle

  • Development across the lifespan

You'll develop skills and content knowledge applicable immediately in educational settings.

Flexible, Online Format

Complete all coursework entirely online. The program accommodates working professionals, allowing for flexible scheduling and the speed to completion of less than one year. 

Pathway to NYS Health Education Certification

This certificate program does not independently confer teaching certification. However, if you already hold a New York State teaching certificate in another subject area, completing this program may fulfill the health content coursework required to add a Health Education certification through NYS TEACH.