Careers
Related Skills
These skills will help you have a successful career in school health education.
Our program at Illinois State will give you the education and experience to develop these skills.
Communication
A big part of being a health educator is developing and presenting information. Strong educators are skilled listeners, approachable, relatable, and invested in diversity. You must be able to communicate clearly when you write and speak.
Organization
School health educators have a lot to manage at once and organization is a vital skill. The ability to manage time, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines are important in many careers, but it is especially helpful for teachers.
Leadership
Health teachers are leaders in many ways. They demonstrate life-long health behaviors for students, they motivate and challenge their students, and they engage in community and public health initiatives.
Related Fields
General job titles people with a school health education degree might have include:
- Middle-Level Health Teacher
- High School Health Teacher
- Educational Services Coordinator
- Education Administrator
- Health Educator
School health education majors from Illinois State have found success in the field.
Grace, ’22, Elk Grove Village, IL
What are you up to since graduation?
“I am a Health Education teacher at Glenn Westlake Middle School. I teach comprehensive health education for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. I am also working toward a master’s degree in educational technology from ISU.”
Why Health Sciences?
“School Health Education is a blend of my two passion areas: education and health. The tight-knit community in Health Sciences is incredibly unique and helped me achieve various goals in my career. I was well-equipped to become an effective teacher with an emphasis on skills-based education.”
High points from your time in Health Sciences?
“My high points from Health Sciences include lifelong friends and professional connections, graduating magna cum laude with department academic honors, being an undergraduate teaching assistant and student worker, “Wellness Wednesdays”, receiving the Janet Long Professional Development award, and more!”
Lauren, ’07, Naperville, IL
What are you up to since graduation?
“I am a health teacher in sophomore health and advanced health.”
High points from your time in Health Sciences?
“Although ISU is a big school, my health classes were always smaller, and this allowed me to connect with my classmates and professors. I gained educational and leadership experiences within student groups and research positions. The Health Sciences staff was fully invested in my success.”
Any advice for new students in Health Sciences?
“Get involved! You are responsible for your experience in college. Stay focused on why you are there and make connections so you can graduate with a job that excites you right out of the gate.”
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Radcliffe | 223 Bone Student Center | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Bazan | FSA 226A | cnstath@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-5957 |