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Welcome University Department Heads!

Whether you are a current health education department head, or a retired department head still interested in staying connected to the newest publications and resources developed--AAHE has the resources and information you need to help you stay up to date!

 

Membership

As a department head in an university setting, the more you know the better prepared you'll be to administer developments in the health education field to colleagues, professional health educators, and students. As a member of AAHE/AAHPERD, you'll receive a steady flow of teaching ideas and tools, research findings, model programs, home study CEU courses, press releases' and fact sheets, and much more.  

Learn more about the exclusive AAHE membership and the new electronic membership option available!  

 
AAHPERD National Convention & Expo 

The AAHPERD National Convention and Expo is an opportunity for health educators to network with other working professionals and students, as well as learn about the latest methods and teaching information in health education. Attending convention is also a means for earning health education credits on site.

Save the date for the 2013 AAHPERD National Convention & Expo April 23-27, Charlotte, NC.  

 
Professional Awards

AAHE offers numerous awards to health educators and health professionals whose contribution and continued support to the profession deserve recognition. Awards are presented at the Annual National Convention to those individuals who have served as a model of excellence. Learn More>> 

 
Advanced Level Certification

Health Education Credentialing, administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), is a way to designate that certain individuals or organizations have met or exceeded established standards.

The health education profession has chosen two certifications, Certified Health Education Specialist(CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist(MCHES),as the means of recognizing individual credentialing for the profession. Learn more>>

Qualifications for health educators interested in pursuing certification include graduation from an accredited or approved program and acceptable performance on a qualifying examination or series of examinations. Register for the exam>> 

 
Accreditation Programs

Professional preparation programs that offer specialization in health education/health promotion may apply for program accreditation from one of several sources. 

Sources Include:

  • The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredits teacher preparation programs. The American Association for Health Education is the NCATE specialty professional association (SPA) for health education and as such AAHE develops  health education teacher education standards and guidelines. Learn More & Purchase Guidelines>>
  • The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredits public health preparation programs at both the graduate and graduate level. Learn More>> 
  • The SOPHE/AAHE Baccalaureate Program Approval Process (SABPAC) is an approval process for community health education undergraduate programs. Learn More>>
 
Resources

AAHE offers many informative resources for health educators who work in a wide range of professional settings.Complete list of resources>>

Most requested resources include:

Periodicals
Periodicals offered to AAHE members include:

  • American Journal of Health Education
    The American Journal of Health Education     is published six times a year (January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, November/December) by AAHE. Members of the association are mailed bi-monthly hard copies & the journal is now available online for AAHE members.

Interested in submitting a manuscript? Here's how>>

  • International Electronic Journal of Health Education
    IEJHE     was the first web-based, peer-reviewed journal in health education, promotion, and behavior. The journal features articles of that have a relevance to international audiences and that involve international programs and initiatives in health education and promotion. The journal is available online to members of AAHE/AAHPERD as well as outside individuals and groups.

Interested in submitting a manuscript? Here's how>>

  • Health Education Teaching Techniques Journal 
    HETTJ     is the first web-based, peer-reviewed journal focused exclusively on quality health education teaching techniques. The journal is available online to members of AAHE/AAHPERD as well as outside individuals and groups.

Interested in submitting a manuscript? Here's how>>

 
AAHE Advocacy and Media

The Association for the Advancement of Health Education works actively both independently and as a member of a variety of coalitions to support health education and health promotion legislation at the national level. Learn More>> 

Stay informed on the issues you care about and see what you can do to be part of the advocacy process with the help of these advocacy tools. Advocacy tools include:

  • Legislative Action Center
    The AAHE/AAHPERD Legislative Action Center provides direct contact and access information for hundreds of local and national media including newspapers, radio, television, magazines and on-line services. Learn More>>
  • Action Alerts
    Capwiz Action Alerts are the communications tool that makes reaching legislators on bills and regulations of interest to the health education profession easy. Learn More>>
  • Position Statements
  • Coalitions
    AAHE participates in health education related coalitions. See a complete listing of these coalitions with a brief description of their focus and contact information. Learn More>>
  • Contact your media
    Send health, physical activity, dance, and sport press releases. Locate national, state, and local print and broadcast media outlets in order to create you own media list. Learn More>>