M.Ed. in School Health Services
Program Director: Sue Seltzer (sseltzer@eastern.edu)
Program Description
The Master of Education in School Health Services is committed to preparing professionals to function effectively in settings in which children and youth are served. The mission of the program is to produce outstanding health professionals who are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse population and to their holistic development. This M.Ed. program has two tracks: School Health Supervisor certification and School Nurse certification.
Course Requirements
M.Ed. in School Health Services with the School Health Supervision certification track requires the following course work:
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
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M.Ed. Core Courses |
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EDU 500 |
Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDU 635 |
**Research Design |
3 |
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HSCI 560 |
*Community and Environmental Health |
3 |
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HSCI 601 |
*World Health Issues |
3 |
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School Health Supervision Certification Track Core Courses |
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EDU 607 |
Supervision of Instruction |
3 |
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EDU 624 |
School Law |
3 |
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EDU 623 |
Curriculum Design |
3 |
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EDU 614 |
*Practicum for the School Health Supervisor |
3 |
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EDU 608 |
*Seminar for Supervisors |
3 |
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Suggested Elective |
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NURS 615 |
Physical Assessment |
3 |
M.Ed. in School Health Services with the School Nurse certification track requires the following course work:
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
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School Nurse Certification Track Core Courses |
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NURS 508 |
*Legal Mandates of the School Nurse |
3 |
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NURS 509 |
*School Nurse and the Exceptional Child |
3 |
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NURS 530 |
*School Nurse Clinical Practicum |
3 |
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Suggested Electives |
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HSCI 515 |
*Curriculum Development and Methods of Health Education in Diverse Populations |
3 |
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NURS 615 |
Physical Assessment for School Nurses |
3 |
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EDU 521 |
**Statistics |
3 |
* Maybe offered as online or online/hybrid
** Statistics is a pre-requirement to EDU 635 Research Design. Statistics must be within 5 years of admission.
FAQ's
- Do the credits from the school nurse certification program transfer to the M.Ed. in School Health Services?
Yes, the 12 graduate credits from the school nurse certification program can be transferred to the M.Ed. program. - How do I apply?
Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu choose academics, graduate education and the school of education and “apply online now.” - When do classes start?
Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu and scroll down Quick Links for the academic calendar. - How do I find out if I am eligible for financial aid?
Please refer to Eastern University’s web page www.eastern.edu and scroll down Quick Links for the financial aid. - How many courses may I transfer from another university?
Up to 9 graduate credits may be accepted in transfer from an accredited school, college or university. You will be asked to submit an official transcript so that these courses may be evaluated for equivalency of content. - How do I transfer classes?
Request an official transcript for all classes to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions








