Health Education

Why study health education?

Students who study health education will learn fundamental health, exercise, and teaching strategies to become certified teachers of K-12 health.

  • Students combine the health curriculum with the all-grades (K-12) education requirements gaining hands-on experience through practicum and student teaching experiences.
  • All programs leading to initial level licensure are accredited and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education (SD DOE).
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