Interdisciplinary Education on Community Health and Wellbeing, MA
Step into leadership and educational roles that advance community health, wellness and quality of life. This community health education degree prepares you to serve across schools, community organizations and adult learning environments alike.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Degree description
Program description
The Master of Arts program in interdisciplinary education on community health and well-being equips you for roles in diverse educational settings, such as schools, community centers and adult educational programs, with a primary focus on health and well-being. The degree places a significant emphasis on the various dimensions of wellness, illustrating how these dimensions can be leveraged to design, implement and assess educational and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing overall health and quality of life.
The program furnishes you with comprehensive knowledge and fundamental skills across a variety of areas, fostering a heightened understanding and appreciation for all individuals. It cultivates creative and innovative, systems-level thinking, encouraging a reimagining of health and disease management and facilitating the development of physical activity and health programming.
This program is a partnership with two colleges: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation and Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. You have the opportunity to select courses from disciplines such as physical activity and physical education, social work, recreational therapy, and nonprofit leadership and development.
In terms of design aspirations, the program stands out for its integration of intellectual disciplines, incorporating courses with theoretical perspectives from education and public service. Furthermore, it impacts societal transformation by promoting health across various community settings. The program is intentionally socially embedded, fostering connections between communities through numerous beneficial partnerships.
Why study interdisciplinary education on community health and wellbeing at ASU?
Education is evolving and so are the skills needed to shape its future. Programs at the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation are built for forward-thinkers who want to lead in instructional design, behavior analysis, learning sciences, educational technology and more. Our offerings equip you to design inclusive, tech-forward learning experiences that make a real impact in industries across the professional spectrum.
Global engagement takes shape in many forms at MLFC --- through collaboration, exchange and learning around the world. With study abroad and global education programs that include exploring collaborative classroom practices, students learn across contexts, build relationships and rethink how education takes shape in different settings.
Additional details
Enjoy the full range of traditions and resources that come with being part of ASU, while also finding a home in the smaller, close-knit MLFC community, people who share your passions and professional interests.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
30 credit hours including the required applied project course (EDU 593)
Required Core (3 credit hours) Leadership and Innovation (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (18 credit hours) RTH 551 Play with Children, Youth and Families (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
COE 501 Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education (3)
NLM 560 Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (3)
NLM 562 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
NLM 572 Community and Social Innovations (3)
PPE 585 Reading and Understanding Research: Physical Education and Beyond (3)
PPE 586 Physical Activity Leadership in Schools (3)
PPE 531 Analysis of Skill and Game Performance (3)
PPE 532 Principles of Sport Coaching (3)
PPE 550 Physical Education for the Elementary School (3)
PPE 555 Physical Education in the Secondary School (3)
PPE 598 Special Topics (1-4)
RTH 563 Advocacy in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
SWG 501 Human Behavior and Social Experiment I (3)
SWG 558 Behavioral Health Services (3)
SWG 579 Critical Response to Mitigate Stress (3)
EDU 593 Applied Project (3)
Students complete two courses from the Leadership and Innovation coursework list for a total of six credit hours. All topics of PPE 598 are approved, and the course can be taken for one to four credit hours, as long as the total Other Requirements coursework is equal to 18 credit hours. Courses should be selected in consultation with the program advisor. Substitutions may be made for other requirements coursework, including RTH 551, with department approval.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Reflect on their employment of team-based interprofessional practices to advance community health outcomes.
- Critique social issues facing community health from an interprofessional perspective.
- Design innovative interdisciplinary solutions to address community health issues.
Reflect on their employment of team-based interprofessional practices to advance community health outcomes. Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Admission Information Applicants must provide a written statement of approximately 500 words that describes their personal interest in working in diverse, interdisciplinary educational and health promotion settings with a focus on health and well-being, the goals they wish to achieve while in the program and their short- and long-term career aspirations. The admission committee pays particular attention to the quality of writing, the ideas expressed and the relative match between the applicant and program goals. One professional or academic reference should be provided.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
Application deadlines
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | Online | 08/31 | Final* |
| Session B | Online | 10/08 | Final* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 01/31 | Final* |
| Session B | Online | 03/05 | Final* |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/15 | Final* |
*A final deadline means that all applications and application materials must be received by Admission Services by the deadline date. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered after the final deadline. Applications that are submitted past the final deadline may not be considered.
Explore expanded study opportunities
This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Careers this interdisciplinary education on community health and wellbeing master's degree prepares you for
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as:
- adult education directors
- behavioral health technicians
- corporate or employee wellness coordinators, managers or specialists
- health communications developers
- health and wellness coaches, managers or specialists
- health promotions managers or specialists
- life skills or lifestyle coaches
- nonprofit organization or government office directors
- professional mentors
- recreational programmers
- wellness operations specialists
- wellness program managers or directors
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice
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AOB 300
GraduateEducation@asu.edu
602-543-6358
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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