NYU's School of Education was the first school in the nation to offer graduate programs in health education and pioneered professional studies in alcohol and substance abuse prevention, human sexuality, and international health education. The quality of health attained by individuals, families, and indeed communities serves as the very foundation for a society's quality of life. By choosing a career in health education, you have chosen to make a positive impact on society.
Education is perhaps the most important means of motivating people to adopt healthier lifestyles.
And it's a direct route to the reduction, control, and prevention of health problems and disease that are growing global concerns. Graduate programs in health education at NYU's School of Education offer the professional education you need to launch or advance your career in this field. Innovative academic studies, extensive hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and the resources of a leading urban research university create an exciting learning environment. Through internships and fieldwork you work with individuals and groups in diverse socioeconomic and cultural communities. In this way, your studies fully prepare you to confront the challenges faced by today's health educators and to promote optimal health for all people.