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Health Education Certificate (Online)
Degree
Health Education Certificate
Department
At a Glance
The health education certificate is intended to provide coursework at the graduate level that meets or exceeds requirements for sitting for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. The CHES® designation signifies that an individual who has met the required academic preparation qualifications, has successfully passed a competency-based examination, and who satisfies the continuing education requirement to maintain the national credential. Coursework focuses on program planning and evaluation, public health leadership, and health education in practice.
Graduate Director: Sylvia Twersky, twerskys@tcnj.edu
Duration
- part time: 2–3 years
Availability
- online
Certification
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) eligibility with exam
3–9
- courses
9–27
- credits
$714
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam is ideal for students or graduates with a degree in public health or health education, as well as current or aspiring health educators working in schools, communities, healthcare settings, or nonprofit organizations. It’s also valuable for professionals seeking national certification to advance their careers or meet job requirements, as some employers prefer or require the CHES credential. Earning CHES enhances professional credibility, demonstrates a commitment to national standards, and may help fulfill grant or funding requirements in public health programs.
Engaged Faculty
Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are fully engaged with their students. Your professor knows your name and teaches all of your classes. You won’t find any TAs here.
Application Requirements
For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.
Recommended Application Deadlines
We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.
Tuition/Aid
We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there is a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.
