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Health Education for the Teacher

EDUC-30057

This course focuses on the need for universal health-related education. In recent years, schools have assumed the responsibility for this aspect of social development, making it vital for educators to be fully informed of the legal, moral and pedagogical implications of such instruction. The course includes an introduction to health education including topics in weight management, nutrition, physical fitness, illicit drug use, substance abuse, sex education and much more.

CCTC Renewal Requirement

This course fulfills the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requirement for health education including nutrition, the effects of abuse of alcohol, narcotics, and drugs, and the use of tobacco (renewal requirement code HEAL). This course can be taken on its own or through the California Induction Clear Credential programA copy of the syllabus and a UC San Diego Extended Studies official transcript may be required for credentialing purposes. Students are responsible for sending this documentation to the CTC or their institution directly. 

Course Information

Online
1.50 units
$275.00
Notes:

This course is typically offered every quarter. Please reference the DES Academic Calendar to see when enrollment will be available online for upcoming quarters. 

Course attendance is asynchronous, however assignments MUST be completed by specific deadlines throughout the course to earn a passing grade. Log into the course in Canvas on the start date and refer to the syllabus for detailed information regarding individual due dates.

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