Health Department

Eileen Gravani, interim chair
Alexis Blavos, graduate coordinator
Moffett Center, Room 101
607-753-2987
Fax: 607-753-4226
cortland.edu/health

School of Professional Studies

Faculty

Barbara Barton, Sarah Beshers, Alexis Blavos, Yolanda Clarke, Kathryn Coffey, Jena N. Curtis, Margaret DiVita, Bonni C. Hodges, Matthew Moyer, Jill Murphy, Geunhye Park, Lori Reichel, Corey Ryon

Adjunct Faculty

For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section of this catalog.

Degrees and Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Community Health
Master of Science in Teaching in Health Education

The Health Department offers the master of science in teaching (M.S.T.) graduate program for students interested in pursuing initial or professional New York state teacher certification. It is based on well-developed philosophical and theoretical foundations, reflects national-level professional preparation standards and focuses on the development of background, skills and competencies related to sound health education practice. The program has been designed to meet the needs of students who have a degree in another teacher-certification area (M.S.T. tracks A and C).

The master of science (M.S.) graduate program is designed for those working in local health departments, voluntary health agencies, health care facilities and human service agencies seeking to obtain post baccalaureate training for professional advancement and/or continuing education. This program also is suitable for those students seeking a career change to community health education and graduates of undergraduate health education and health science programs (MS_CHEA).

Career Potential

School health educator
Health educator in community agencies
Health educator at college or university level
Prevention specialist in school and community agencies
School district health education coordinator
Public and community health educator

Programs

Graduate