Health Education
Today’s teens are navigating a complex world of physical, mental, and emotional challenges. As a health educator, you’ll be equipped to teach students how to make wise, healthy choices about personal wellness, nutrition, safety, and mental health, helping them build habits that last a lifetime.
In Corban’s health education program, you’ll combine a strong foundation in physical and health sciences with the teaching skills and compassion needed to lead middle and high school classrooms with confidence. You’ll be prepared to create a safe, supportive classroom environment where you can educate and encourage students to take care of their bodies, minds, and relationships.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Education: Health Education
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Nutrition
Understand the science of nutrition for daily health, sports performance, and special populations. Learn how to plan balanced diets, optimize athletic performance, and evaluate popular food myths through a science-based and faith-integrated perspective.
Physiology of Exercise
Apply the science of the body to exercise. Explore how physiological principles impact movement, conditioning, and athletic performance, and learn to translate that knowledge into effective, real-world practice.
Social Psychology
Uncover the ways people think, feel, and act in social settings. This course explores relationships, group behavior, prejudice, influence, and identity through the lens of psychological science and Christian compassion.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Examine the structure and function of the human body in this foundational course. Learn about cells, tissues, and key systems—skeletal, muscular, and nervous—through both lecture and lab, preparing you for future studies in healthcare and life sciences.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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100%
of Corban education graduates who pursue a teaching job get one
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720
hours of practical classroom experience
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14
years of K-12 experience on average for each education faculty member
As a health teacher, you’ll empower students with knowledge, habits, and values that will support their physical and mental well-being for life.
Career Opportunities
Students who pursue a health education degree typically work in public or private schools as a:
- High School Health Teacher
- Middle School Health Teacher
*according to Oregon Department of Education
Note: Individuals enrolled in this program may be required to pass a criminal background check in order to complete practicum requirements and to pursue professional licensure and career opportunities.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Jen Kleiber
Chair, School of Education & Counseling | Associate Professor of Education
jkleiber@corban.edu(503) 375-7079
