Secondary School Health Education Teaching
Iowa Teaching Endorsement #138
Explore a wide variety of topics tailored to help you promote a healthier lifestyle. Begin courses in any term.
Complete at your own pace
Earn 18+ credits to fulfill the required Iowa endorsement categories.
Delivered online
Enroll in any time, work at your own pace with up to nine months to complete each course - entirely online.
$290 or $366 per credit
- Self-paced courses: $290 per credit
- Undergraduate tuition: $366 per credit
All students pay a $46 technology fee per course and a $10 enrollment fee per self-paced course.
Available Courses
| Required Category | Course |
|---|---|
| Methods of Teaching Health | PH 4186 Studies in Methods and Curriculum for Health Educators (3) |
| Family Life Education | PH 3280 Sexuality Education for School Health Educators (3) |
| Human Nutrition | PH 1410 Basic Nutrition (3) |
| Mental/Emotional Health | PH 3270 Mental and Emotional Health for School Health Educators (3) |
| Personal Wellness | PH 3290 Consumer Health for School Health Educators* (2) |
| Public or Community Health | PH 3250 Community and Public Health for School Health Educators (3) |
| Substance Abuse | PH 3260 Substance Abuse Prevention for School Health Educators (3) |
Elective courses:
Depending on prior coursework, these courses may apply to state requirements:
- PH 2160 Medical Terminology (2)
- PH 3290 Consumer Health for School Health Educators* (2)
- SW 4171/ SW 5171 Addictions Treatment (3)
*PH 3290 may apply toward the Personal Wellness required category OR as an elective. Students who have taken HPELS 1010 Personal Wellness or equivalent have met this requirement.
Ready to earn your endorsement? Questions about what courses you may need? Simply fill out our interest form and we'll reach out to you within one business day to help:
- Answer any questions
- Confirm your eligibility
- Determine if you have credits or prior experience that can be applied toward the endorsement
- Navigate the streamlined enrollment process
Mallory DeSantiago
Student Support Specialist
mallory.desantiago@uni.edu
319-273-2863
Take the next step.
Earning a micro-credential at UNI is an affordable and accelerated way to enhance your skills and career opportunities. Once you submit the 'Get Started' form, we'll connect with you to create your plan of study - ensuring you know exactly what courses to take to meet your goals.
Complete our 'Get Started' form above and we'll work with you to create a specific plan of study to match your goals.
Ready to pursue this endorsement? Submit an enrollment request form when you're ready to begin coursework.
