M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
Earn your master’s in one year or less!
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TOTAL COST
$9,109*
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NEXT START DATE
Jan 12, 2026
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COMPLETION TIME
12 Months†
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AVG. SALARY PREMIUM
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SEMESTER CREDITS
31
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Promote Health and Wellness, Ignite Healthy Living
Inspire others to live a healthier life through the power of education. The M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education at ACE equips you to assess diverse needs and build research-driven health education programs for school, community and/or healthcare settings. Grounded in theoretical frameworks and professional standards, this program positions you to lead in health education with advanced knowledge, evidence-based teaching approaches and practical leadership skills.
You’ll also be prepared to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, a nationally recognized acknowledgment of your competency and expertise. Whether you’re looking to promote health and wellness for students, communities or healthcare professionals, this health education master’s program empowers you to generate and influence positive health outcomes.
Why ACE?
Low-Cost, High Quality
You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $10,000. We also award over $1.2M in scholarships and grants each year.
Quality You Expect
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 85% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.
Flexibility You Need
Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.
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Tuition
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Total Cost M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education |
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Total Tuition 31 semester credits x $235 per credit |
$7,285 |
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Fees $50 Application Fee$100 Conferral Fee $1674 Technology and Library Fee (31 Semester Credits X $54 per Credit) |
$1,824 |
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Total Program Cost |
$9,109* |
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Program Details
This program is intended to prepare educators in a variety of health settings, including PK-12 schools, and community institutions and organizations. A growing need exists for educators who know and engage others in considering health topics, who utilize effective ways to teach and train providers, and who can deliver content to an audience with a range of needs, either within the healthcare industry or school environments to promote healthy life choices. This requires the ability to assess community or organizational needs, determine program priorities, and create and deliver educational content in a manner which can be evaluated for effectiveness whether it is in the public or private sector. The program is designed to prepare interested students for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Focus of Study
Program Outcomes
- Design evidence-based health education programs using industry theories, standards, and frameworks that promote healthy life choices and establish effective content delivery approaches to meet school and community needs. (AO1)
- Examine the influence of culture, social norms, beliefs, values, and practices related to health choices on overall well-being and civic engagement. (AO3)
- Implement principles of program design, incorporating critical thinking to increase the integration of content within courses and publications to build knowledge of the ever-changing climate of health issues. (AO1)
- Analyze data to determine program priorities, framing assessment of program components to meet the content needs identified in local, national, and international school and community settings. (AO2)
- Coordinate communication of school and community concerns to impact needed change in personal, situational, and community factors influencing health-related behaviors. (AO2)
- Engage in leadership opportunities through building collaborative relationships, establishing research-based and theory-driven approaches, utilizing technical options, and serving as an expert resource. (AO4)
- Apply research-based strategies to develop health literacy and content knowledge in school and community-based programs, through professional development and personal pursuit of learning. (AO5)
Start Dates
With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.
January 12, 2026 Term
Jan 09, 2026
Payment Due
Jan 09, 2026
Application Due
Jan 12, 2026
Term Start
Jan 16, 2026
Unregister/Cancel Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Term End
February 02, 2026 Term
February 23, 2026 Term
April 13, 2026 Term
May 25, 2026 Term
June 15, 2026 Term
July 13, 2026 Term
August 24, 2026 Term
September 14, 2026 Term
October 05, 2026 Term
Courses
Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.
HLTH5403 |
Behavioral Practices in Health Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5413 |
Principles and Practice in Health Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5423 |
Human Development |
3 Semester Credits |
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HLTH5443 |
Technology, Leadership, and Health Informatics |
3 Semester Credits |
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LEAD5433 |
Leadership in Health Education |
3 Semester Credits |
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ED5303 |
Principles of Human Learning |
3 Semester Credits |
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ED5313 |
School and Community Issues |
3 Semester Credits |
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ED5343 |
Assessment and Evaluation |
3 Semester Credits |
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ED5353 |
Principles of Program Design and Implementation |
3 Semester Credits |
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