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:
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Credit
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M. Ed. Core Courses
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EDU500
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Philosophy of Education
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3
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EDU635
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Research Design
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3
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HSCI560
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Community and Environmental Health
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3
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HSCI601
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World Health Issues
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3
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School Health Supervision Certification Track Core Courses
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EDU607
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Supervision of Instruction
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3
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EDU624
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School Law
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3
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EDU623
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Curriculum Design
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3
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EDU614
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Practicum for Supervisors
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3
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EDU608
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Seminar for Supervisors
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3
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Suggested Electives
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NURS530
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School Nurse Practicum
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3
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CNSL513
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Psychology of Group Dynamics
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3
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HSCI500
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Health Promotion
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3
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M.Ed. in School Health Services with the School Nurse certification track requires the following course work:
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Credit
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M. Ed. Core Courses
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EDU500
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*Philosophy of Education
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3
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EDU635
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Research Design
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3
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HSCI560
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Community and Environmental Health
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3
|
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HSCI601
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World Health Issues
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3
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School Nurse Certification Track Core Courses
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NURS 508
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Legal & Mandated Responsibilities of School Nursing
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3
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NURS 509
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School Nurse and the Exceptional Child
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3
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NURS 530
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School Nurse Practicum
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3
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HSCI 515
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Curriculum Development in Health Education
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3
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Suggested Electives
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CNSL 513
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Psychology of Group Dynamics
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3
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HSCI 500
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Health Promotion
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3 |
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NURS 615
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Physical Assessment for School Nurses
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3
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* Required for certification
**Students may validate their learning at the undergraduate level for certification purposes by successfully completing the CLEP examinations in Introduction to Educational Psychology and Human Growth and Development (no graduate credit given for this).
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FAQ’s
- 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.
- 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.”
- When do classes start?
Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu and scroll down Quick Links for the academic calendar.
- 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.
- 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.
- How do I transfer classes?
Request an official transcript for all classes to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions
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