Health Education, Master of Arts in Education

Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences

Program Information and Admission Requirements

Admission to degree work is contingent on:

  1. Evaluation of the candidate's undergraduate transcript.
  2. Applicants are to submit a one (1) page personal statement as to why they would like to pursue a Master's in Health Education.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to their coursework, students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination/project prior to graduation or may choose to complete a Thesis. Students must also complete a graduate exit survey during the semester of graduation. More information can be obtained from the Graduate Program Chair, Dr. JP Rech, rechjp@unk.edu.

The Masters in Health Education is offered fully online only. This program requires 30 credit hours for completion. This program is a collaboration between UNK and UNO campuses. 

All students are required to complete an exit survey during the semester of graduation or program completion.

Requirements
KSS 840Essentials of Sports Nutrition 3
KSS 855PPromoting Healthy Youth Behaviors3
KSS 861Applied Physiology of Exercise3
KSS 864PSchool Health Methods3
KSS 874Seminar and Practicum in Health or Physical Education3
KSS 875Advocacy and Leadership in Health and Physical Education3
KSS 850Research Method in Kinesiology & Sport Sciences 13
All Health Education MAE students must take 9 credits of approved coursework at UNO. Please see advisor for exact coursework.9
Culminating Project0-6
Select one of the following:
Comprehensive Portfolio
Students who select the Comprehensive Portfolio track will collect artifacts showcasing their best work throughout their time in the program. Students will complete their portfolio following the National Board certification process.
Thesis
Take 6 credits of the following:
KSS 896
Thesis
Total Credit Hours30-36
1

Alternate coursework is available through UNO. Please consult your advisor for a list of approved UNO courses.