Health Education for Teachers
- Microcredential
- Department of Health and Physical Education
Boost Your Teaching Career with Specialized Coursework
The Health Education for Teachers Microcredential is a focused academic credential designed for in‑service New York State certified teachers seeking supplementary or additional certification in Health Education. This 12‑credit program offers coursework covering key New York State learning standards and competencies for health instruction, helping educators strengthen content knowledge and broaden classroom teaching opportunities.
Note: NYSED does not pre-approve any coursework for supplementary or additional teacher certifications. Teachers must submit their transcripts, and proof of additional certification requirements such as Content Specialty Test (CST) results, 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.
Why Choose This Microcredential
- Designed specifically for certified teachers pursuing additional credentials in Health Education.
- Covers key health concepts including wellness, behavior, substance use, and global perspectives on health.
- Flexible format with many courses offered fully online or remotely to support working professionals.
- Strengthens content knowledge without requiring a full degree program.
Who Should Apply
This microcredential is ideal for:
- Certified K–12 teachers seeking supplementary or additional certification in Health Education.
- Educators who currently teach or plan to teach health, wellness, nutrition, or related subjects.
- Teachers looking to deepen subject‑area expertise to support classroom excellence.
Program Benefits
- Builds comprehensive content knowledge aligned with NYSED competencies in health education.
- Enhances professional credentials and transcript record.
- Offers flexible learning options to fit the schedules of working educators.
Health Education for Teachers
Microcredential
Department: Health and Physical Education
School(s): Health Sciences & Physical Wellness
MCC Program Code: _HED
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, and proof of additional certification requirements such as Content Specialty Test (CST) results, 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.
| Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HED 116 - Issues in Child Development and Health | 3 |
| HED 130 - Foundations of Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HED 209 - Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| HEG 215 - Global Health and Culture | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |
- · The courses in this microcredential can be completed fully online or remotely and are typically offered each term.
| Optional Coursework: For teachers seeking additional credits in this subject area. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HED 208 - Chronic and Communicable Disease OR HEG 200 - Multicultural and Diversity Influences in Health and Wellness | 3 |
| BIO 117 - Basic Consumer Nutrition OR BIO 217 – Nutrition Prerequisite: BIO 134 OR BIO 144 OR permission of instructor | 3 |