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The master's and doctoral degree programs in the Department of Health Studies at Texas Woman's University prepare graduates for leadership positions in the disciplines of health education and health promotion. The Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are offered.
The graduate curricula are designed to enable students to function in variety of professional environments, including community, worksite, health care, public health, and academic settings. The core curriculum provides students with a blend of health education and health promotion theory and practice. Students are also required to select one of the three focal areas - community, higher education, or health management - which provides course concentration on programming and professional practice in those areas. Opportunities for hands-on practical experience in the field are offered through the graduate practicum.
In preparing students with the professional competencies to be effective leaders and program managers in the field of health education and health promotion, the Health Studies graduate curricula are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to:
• Develop a contemporary view of health which is demonstrated in their work and lifestyles; assess the health needs and interests of individuals, groups, and communities in relation to cultural, ethnic, and other demographic factors;
• Plan, implement, and evaluate health education and health promotion programs in various settings;
• Approach health education and health promotion from a multicultural perspective, and with sensitivity to diversity;
• Develop appropriate strategies to effect positive health behavior in the populations being addressed;
• Coordinate health education and health promotion services and act as a resource person;
• Critically analyze, communicate, and serve as an advocate regarding current and future health education and health promotion needs;
• Apply appropriate research principles and methods in health education and health promotion;
• Apply ethical principles in professional practice in the field. |
