Responding to the Present 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 nation.
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. City and state health departments and HMO's located in New Mexico offer research opportunities. A variety of work site health promotion efforts also offer students research and program development opportunities.