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Discover your passion for promoting health and wellness with NDSU’s health education degree program — an exceptional choice for future educators committed to fostering health literacy and lifelong wellness. This dynamic program equips you with the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in school health education, preparing you to teach grades 5-12 or 7-12 with creativity and confidence. With an emphasis on student-centered, skills-based learning, NDSU’s Health Education program shapes leaders who inspire healthier futures in schools, communities and beyond.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Public Health Educator
  • Fitness Coach
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Community Health Navigator
  • Wellness Specialist

National Median Salary

$62,800
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Youth Development Educator
  • Health and Wellness Manager
  • Public Health Consultant
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

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Shape Your Future

NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Comprehensive Curriculum

The program provides a well-rounded education through an innovative blend of classroom instruction and hands-on community-based learning, you’ll master planning, implementing and evaluating health education while championing the ten components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model.

Further Your Education

It is recommended that health education teacher candidates obtain a degree enhancement through a minor or double major. The program’s curriculum has been structured to allow you to obtain a physical education major during the same four-year time frame. Create a degree path that meets your unique career goals by working with an academic advisor.

Real-World Experience

Gain practical, hands-on experience through student teaching (clinical practice), which is the culmination of the teaching program. During the clinical practice, you’ll apply the knowledge and skills acquired in your courses to real-world classrooms under the supervision of experienced health teachers in middle or high schools. Through immersive clinical experiences in local schools, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to lead dynamic, inquiry-driven classrooms.

Licensure

Upon completion of the program you’ll be eligible for teacher licensure in health education in most states. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and approved by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board.

Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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