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Commonly Asked Questions

What is Health Studies?

Health Studies is a term actually synonymous with our department name.   However, our degree actually prepares students to become health educators and enter a variety of health settings. Specifically, the B.S. degree in Health Studies prepares students to direct, create, or evaluate health education programs that promote wellness and prevent disease.   The curriculum centers around the Seven Areas of Responsibility outlined by the National Commission for Health Education (NCHEC) and enables graduates of our program to sit for the C.H.E.S.   national certification exam and   become a C ertified H ealth E ducation S pecialist.   More and more employers within the field of health promotion/health education are   requiring this certification.

What is Health Education" and the "Areas of Responsibilities."
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Where Can I Get a Job?

The field of health is evolving at lightening speed to accommodate the shifts in our medical system.   The opportunities for health educators are abounding, as the need for preventative health services is escalating.   Some possible settings for a health educator include:

• Community health settings such as health clinics,   local, state, and federal health organizations (Centers for Disease Control, Texas Department of Health
• Non profit settings such as American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, or National Kidney Foundation
• University or School settings
• Corporate Settings

Although the term health educator is becoming more common in the field, persons with a B.S. in Health Studies may also find jobs as:

• Health Promotion Specialists
• Wellness Coordinators
• HIV Counselor/Outreach workers
• Health teachers, District Health Education Coordinators; Campus Wellness Directors
• Program Directors
• Employee Wellness Specialists
• Pharmaceutical sales representatives
• Injury Prevention Specialist
• Program Evaluators
• Grant Writers
• Patient Educators
• Public Health Specialis

There are a myriad of other job titles!   Most of our graduates work in a variety of settings all around the world!  

What is the Usual Salary Range?

Because health educators work in a variety of settings, the income potential is highly variable.

Can my previous college coursework be applied to a B.S. degree in Health Studies?

TWU's Office of Student Records will determine what courses will transfer into TWU.  Once the courses are transferred into TWU, an Online Program Advisor can help you look at your coursework to determine which courses will count toward your B.S. degree in Health Studies.  The list of the required courses can be found on our Degree Options webpage.

Interested in pursuing your B.S. in Health Studies degree online?

We are currently accepting applications to the Health Studies Online Program for the Fall 2006 semester. You may contact Mrs. Alicia Gould(AGould@mail.twu.edu ) or Dr. Jody Oomen (JOomen@mail.twu.edu), Online Program Coordinator, for application materials. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST FOR THE SUMMER 2006 SEMESTER AND AUGUST 1ST FOR THE FALL 2006 SEMESTER!