Health Education for Teachers

This 12 credit microcredential is designed to support in-service New York State certified teachers who are seeking supplementary and/or additional teaching certification in Health Education. These courses cover a significant portion of the New York State learning standards and teaching competencies in this subject area.

Note: NYSED does not pre-approve any coursework for supplementary or additional teacher certifications. Teachers must submit their transcripts to NYSED directly to apply for these certifications. Prospective students are encouraged to reach out to the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives or their Regional Certification Office for more information on certification pathways and the application process.

NYSED requires a grade of C or higher in subject area classes in order for them to count towards certification.

Requirements:

HED 116 - Issues in Child Development and Health (3 credits)

HED 130 - Foundations of Health and Wellness (3 credits)

HED 209 - Drugs and Behavior (3 credits)

HEG 215 - Global Health and Culture (3 credits)

Optional Coursework: For teachers seeking additional credits in this subject area.

1) HED 208 - Chronic and Communicable Disease (3 credits)

Or

HEG 200 - Multicultural and Diversity Influences in Health and Wellness (3 credits)

2) BIO 117 - Basic Consumer Nutrition (3 credits)

Or

BIO 217 – Nutrition (3 credits)

Prerequisite: BIO 134 OR BIO 144 OR permission of instructor

· The courses in this microcredential can be completed fully online or remotely and are typically offered each term.