Loeb School of Education

Graduate Programs M. Ed. in School Health Services


Program Director: Sue Seltzer (sseltzer@eastern.edu)


Program Description

The Master of Education in School Health Services is committed to preparing professionals to function effectively in settings in which children and youth are served. The mission of the program is to produce outstanding health professionals who are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse population and to their holistic development. This M. Ed. program has two tracks: School Health Supervisor certification  and School Nurse certification.

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Course Requirements

M. Ed. in School Health Services with the School Health Supervision certification track requires the following course work:

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

 M. Ed. Core Courses

EDU500

Philosophy of Education

3

EDU635

Research Design

3

HSCI560

*Community and Environmental Health

3

HSCI601

*World Health Issues

3

School Health Supervision Certification Track Core Courses

EDU607

Supervision of Instruction

3

EDU624

School Law

3

EDU623

Curriculum Design

3

EDU614

*Practicum for Supervisors

3

EDU608

*Seminar for Supervisors

3

Suggested Electives

NURS530

*School Nurse Practicum

3

CNSL513

Psychology of Group Dynamics

3

HSCI500

Health Promotion

3

M.Ed. in School Health Services with the School Nurse certification track requires the following course work:

Course Number

Course Name

Credit

School Nurse Certification Track Core Courses

NURS 508

*Legal & Mandated Responsibilities of School Nursing

3

NURS 509

*School Nurse and the Exceptional Child

3

NURS 530

*School Nurse Practicum

3

HSCI 515

*Curriculum Development in Health Education

3

 Suggested Electives

CNSL 513

Psychology of Group Dynamics

3

HSCI 500

Health Promotion

3

NURS 615

Physical Assessment for School Nurses

3

* Maybe offered as online or online/hybrid

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FAQ's

  1. Do the credits from the school nurse certification program transfer to the M. Ed in School Health?
    Yes, the 12 graduate credits from the school nurse certification program can be transferred to the M.Ed. program.
  2. How do I apply?
    Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu choose academics, graduate education and the school of education and “apply on line now.”
  3. When do classes start?
    Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu and scroll down Quick Links for the academic calendar.
  4. How do I find out if I am eligible for financial aid?
    Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu and scroll down Quick Links for the financial aid.
  5. How many courses may I transfer from another university?
    Up to 9 graduate credits may be accepted in transfer from an accredited school, college or university. You will be asked to submit an official transcript so that these courses may be evaluated for equivalency of content.
  6. How do I transfer classes?
    Request an official transcript for all classes to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions

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