Some health educator positions require a masterâs or doctoral degree. Graduate programs are commonly in community health education, school health education, public health education, or health promotion. A variety of undergraduate majors may be acceptable for entry to a masterâs degree program. Community health workers need at least a high school diploma, although some jobs may require some postsecondary education.
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Appalachian State University campus provides students with a green, rural setting where they can choose from more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Founded on March 8, 1907 by the North Carolina General Assembly, East Carolina University (ECU) is public research university situated in Greenville. What was originally established as a teacher training school is today the largest institution of higher education in eastern North Carolina.