Iowa Secondary School Health Education Teaching Endorsement

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Program features

Build a strong foundation in health education
Courses meet all required endorsement categories as follows:

Health Teaching Methods
Family Life Education
Human Nutrition
Mental/Emotional Health
Personal Wellness
Public or Community Health
Substance Abuse

Additional elective courses may also apply to state requirements.

Flexible learning for a busy life

Health endorsement courses are offered primarily online, with practicing educators in mind. With the exception of one hands-on experience in the summer, courses are offered online via Guided Independent Study (GIS).

Through GIS you can earn credit anytime, anywhere - working at your own pace or taking up to nine months to complete a course. Learn more about GIS

Program Schedule

Iowa Secondary School Health Education Teaching Endorsement - Open Cohort

Tentative course schedule
Click on a course title to view the course description (if available).

Available entirely online through Guided Independent Study

Required Category: Methods of Teaching Health
PH 4186 Studies in Secondary School Health Education Methods -- 3 units

Required Category: Family Life Education
PH 3280 Sexuality Education for School Health Educators -- 3 units

Required Category: Human Nutrition
PH 1410 Basic Nutrition -- 3 units

Required Category: Mental/Emotional Health
PH 3270 Mental and Emotional Health for School Health Educators -- 3 units

Required Category: Personal Wellness
PH 3290 Consumer Health for School Health Educators -- 2 units*

Required Category: Public or Community Health
PH 3160 Community and Public Health -- 3 units

Required Category: Substance Abuse
PH 3260 Substance Abuse Prevention for School Educators -- 3 units

Elective courses: Depending on prior coursework, these courses may apply to state requirements.
PH 2160 Medical Terminology -- 2 units
PH 3290 Consumer Health for School Health Educators -- 2 units*
SW 4171/5171 Addictions Treatment -- 3 units

*Credit for "Studies in Consumer Health for Educators" may apply toward the Personal Wellness required category OR as an elective. Students who have taken HPELS 1010 Personal Wellness or equivalent have met this requirement.

FAQs

General information

Do I qualify for financial aid?

Distance education students may qualify for financial aid with the following eligibility requirements:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be admitted to UNI and enrolled in a degree-seeking or Advanced Studies Certificate program
Be enrolled for a minimum number of credits per semester or summer session
Be in compliance with satisfactory academic progress standards

Specific questions about financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 319-273-2700 or fin-aid@uni.edu

Why choose the University of Northern Iowa?

Since its establishment in 1876 as the Iowa State Normal School, the University of Northern Iowa has maintained its affirmed commitment to the support of excellence in teacher education. That commitment remains strong as the university continues to prepare students to become teachers, as well as provide opportunities for career advancement in the field of education. In addition to a commitment to teaching, our faculty members are engaged in research, writing and professional development. View UNI's national rankings and honors.

I'm not sure about distance learning. How can I make sure it’s right for me?

Research findings demonstrate that students of all types of learning styles can succeed in a distance environment. View our tips for being a successful distance learner.

What kind of support services can I expect to receive?

The University of Northern Iowa is committed to providing comprehensive support services for distance education students. The Office of Continuing and Distance Education serves as your primary point of contact in accessing distance education support services, including enrollment services, technical support for online course tools and more. You are also given access to the UNI Rod Library’s print and electronic collections for your convenience. View a complete list of services and support resources.

Please contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at 319-273-7206, 800-648-3864 or distance@uni.edu with any questions. If we don’t have the answer, we will do our best to find it.

Will academic advising assistance be provided?

You will work with the program coordinator when communicating about the program of study. Once participating in the program, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will work with you one-on-one regarding your progress in the program.

Program specific information

How are the courses delivered?

For information about course delivery, please see the "Overview" tab above.

Additional FAQs

How do I get started?

See the "Next Steps" tab above for information. If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator(s) and/or enrollment contact below or contact the Office of Continuing and Distance Education at ContinuingEd@uni.edu.

How will I enroll in the courses?

An application for admission is not required for this program. Please submit an enrollment form at distance.uni.edu/enroll to be registered for coursework.

What are the costs?

All students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of location, making it an affordable option for all students.

Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

An additional technology fee per course may apply. Tuition and fees are expected to rise each May and are subject to raises throughout the academic year as approved by the Iowa Board of Regents.

Next Steps

Step one: Express your interest

To be notified about the coursework offerings, please complete the online interest form to the right and we will contact you as information becomes available.

Step two: Enroll in a course

The next step is to enroll in a course. Please see the program schedule tab above for course details and enrollment information.

Questions about course enrollment can be directed to Becky.Meyer@uni.edu, 319-273-2123 or 800-772-1746.

Add the endorsement to your Iowa teaching license

Upon successful completion of the required courses, you may add the endorsement to your Iowa teaching license by completing the Application to Add an Endorsement from the Board of Educational Examiners.

If you have completed all of the required endorsement courses through UNI, follow option 1 on the Add an Endorsement to a License page. This allows you to apply to an endorsement through UNI. The BOEE does charge a fee to add the endorsement.

If you have any questions, please contact the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: boee.iowa.gov/contact-us/staff-directory

Program Coordinator(s):

Barbara Bakker

Health, Recreation and Community Services

(319) 273-2215

Barbara.Bakker@uni.edu

Enrollment Contact:

Becky Meyer

Continuing and Distance Education

(319) 273-2123

Becky.Meyer@uni.edu

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