The Master of Education in Health Education (6-12) is a teacher certification program designed to prepare the student to teach Health Education in the school. Satisfactory completion of program requirements leads to a Master of Education degree with eligibility for Class A Teaching Certification awarded by the Alabama State Department of Education. The program is 30 credit hours. Students are educated and trained to teach health as a subject, implement school health education programs, promote a healthy school environment, and develop school and community partnerships. Course work includes a variety of curriculum and teaching, professional studies, technology, and teaching field courses. Teaching field course work addresses issues related to substance abuse prevention, nutrition and weight control, disease prevention, and other pertinent health issues. The program of study also provides experiences that introduce and advance student participation in basic research related to the field of health education.