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Program Coordinator

Dr. Elias Duryea

(duryea@unm.edu)

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Carol Catania
 
(catania@unm.edu)

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Margaret Chavez
(mac9@unm.edu)

Telephone: 505-277-5151
Fax: 505-277-6227
Johnson Center 1155

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Health Education Program
MSC04-2610
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM  87131-0001


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Welcome to the Health Education Program

The Health Education program at the University of New Mexico offers a unique and innovative program in response to the changing health needs of the state and the nation.

The goals of the Health Education Program are to:

  • Prepare students from diverse cultures and tailor their educational program to respond to the health needs of the groups they represent.
  • Prepare health promotion professionals to develop health enhancement programs based on the strengths of New Mexico’s rich and diverse cultures.
  • Promote scholarly research that explores the complex and interrelated health education, cultural, and social issues of children, youth, and families.
  • Prepare health education professionals to work collaboratively with federal, state, and local health departments to prevent disease and promote health and education agencies.
  • Prepare health education professionals to implement prevention interventions which support the healthy growth and development of children, youth, adults, and families.

Graduates gain proficiency in working with culturally diverse communities. They develop, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion interventions and initiatives that reduce risky behaviors and related morbidity and mortality.

Students work actively with communities, hospitals, agencies, and schools to design and conduct culturally appropriate health behavior enhancement programs. They develop and implement research and evaluation protocols relevant to the needs, strengths, and desires identified by communities.

Students have research and program opportunities in the UNM CDC funded Prevention Center, University Wellness Center, Center for Population Health, and the Center for Addictions, Alcoholism, and Substance Abuse. City and state health departments and HMO’s located in New Mexico offer research and practice opportunities. A variety of work site health promotion efforts also offer students research and program development opportunities.


Welcome to the Health Education Program

The Health Education program at the University of New Mexico offers a unique and innovative program in response to the changing health needs of the state and the nation.

The goals of the Health Education Program are to:

  • Prepare students from diverse cultures and tailor their educational program to respond to the health needs of the groups they represent.
  • Prepare health promotion professionals to develop health enhancement programs based on the strengths of New Mexico’s rich and diverse cultures.
  • Promote scholarly research that explores the complex and interrelated health education, cultural, and social issues of children, youth, and families.
  • Prepare health education professionals to work collaboratively with federal, state, and local health departments to prevent disease and promote health and education agencies.
  • Prepare health education professionals to implement prevention interventions which support the healthy growth and development of children, youth, adults, and families.

Graduates gain proficiency in working with culturally diverse communities. They develop, implement, and evaluate health education and promotion interventions and initiatives that reduce risky behaviors and related morbidity and mortality.

Students work actively with communities, hospitals, agencies, and schools to design and conduct culturally appropriate health behavior enhancement programs. They develop and implement research and evaluation protocols relevant to the needs, strengths, and desires identified by communities.

Students have research and program opportunities in the UNM CDC funded Prevention Center, University Wellness Center, Center for Population Health, and the Center for Addictions, Alcoholism, and Substance Abuse. City and state health departments and HMO’s located in New Mexico offer research and practice opportunities. A variety of work site health promotion efforts also offer students research and program development opportunities.

  

 

Application Deadlines

Health Education, B.S.Ed.

Applications accepted on an on-going basis

Note: While applications are accepted on an on-going basis, please allow extra time for processing during the summer months.

Health Education Program, M.S.

Fall Admission:
June 15 (priority); Aug. 1 (final)

Spring Admission:
Nov. 1 (priority); Dec. 15 (final)

Summer Admission:
Apr. 1 (priority); May 1 (final)

NOTE: Final deadline dates refer to the date a positive decision is made and the decision is sent electronically to UNM Admissions. Therefore, the application packet must be complete and ready for review by the department 1-2 weeks prior to the deadline date.

Other Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Date: March 1
(Apply for Federal Financial Aid)

COE Scholarship Application Due
Date for Next Academic Year: April 1

 


COE Scholarship
Information

(application form, updates, and comprehensive listing of COE scholarships)

 

 

Application Deadlines

Health Education, B.S.Ed.

Applications accepted on an on-going basis

Note: While applications are accepted on an on-going basis, please allow extra time for processing during the summer months.

Health Education Program, M.S.

Fall Admission:
June 15 (priority); Aug. 1 (final)

Spring Admission:
Nov. 1 (priority); Dec. 15 (final)

Summer Admission:
Apr. 1 (priority); May 1 (final)

NOTE: Final deadline dates refer to the date a positive decision is made and the decision is sent electronically to UNM Admissions. Therefore, the application packet must be complete and ready for review by the department 1-2 weeks prior to the deadline date.

Other Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Date: March 1
(Apply for Federal Financial Aid)

COE Scholarship Application Due
Date for Next Academic Year: April 1

 


COE Scholarship
Information

(application form, updates, and comprehensive listing of COE scholarships)