Overview

Upon completion of the Health Education and Behavior program offered at University of Florida curriculum requirements, students are eligible to register and sit for the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) examination administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. The MS Degree includes Thesis, Non-Thesis and Project In Lieu of Thesis options.

Key Facts

The 30-credit, Non-Thesis Option in the Master of Science in Health Education and Behavior degree program is designed for students seeking an advanced practitioner’s degree. A distinctive feature of this option allows students to choose a minimum of 15 credits of HSC elective coursework that matches their personal and professional interests, and allows them to plan a program that achieves their goals.

The degree prepares health education specialists to work in local, state, and federal health agencies, voluntary health organizations, patient care settings, and private industry. The degree also can assist students seeking a competitive edge when applying to graduate and professional schools, particularly in the health professions. Full-time students can complete this M.S. option in one year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy & Principles of Health Education

Planning Health Education Programs

Epidemiology

Theories of Health Behavior & Practice

Evaluating Health Education Programs

Writing for Professional Publications

Social Marketing & Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

FALL: April 15 (latest = August 1)
Note: The department has rolling admissions please submit all application materials by the above deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed University of Florida Graduate School Application and pay application fee
Cover letter / statement of purpose describing your areas of professional interest, areas of personal interest, and reasons for pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Education and Behavior
Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Three letters of recommendation are required

For both domestic and international applicants, a health education interest questionnaire will be emailed to the applicant once an application has been submitted.

Minimum 3.0 GPA for all upper-division undergraduate coursework
Non-UF students – Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges attended to the Office of Admissions

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31872 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31872 USD / year

≈ 31872 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12740 USD / year

≈ 12740 USD / year

Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

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