An analysis of doctoral programs of health education

American Journal of Health Studies, Spring, 2004 by Stephen J. Notaro, Thomas W. O'Rourke, James M. Eddy

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HEALTH EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPETENCY ADDRESSED

Responsibility IX: Administering Health Education Programs

Competency D: Obtain acceptance and support for programs.

Sub-competency 4: Use needs assessment information to advocate for health education programs.

Stephen J. Notaro, Ph.D. and Thomas O'Rourke, Ph.D., MPH, CHES are affiliated with the Department of Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. James M Eddy, D.Ed., CHES is a professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Address all correspondence to Thomas O'Rourke, Ph.D., MPH, CHES, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Community Health, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820, PHONE: 217.333.3163, FAX: 217.333.6877, E-MAIL: torourke@uiuc.edu.