INTRODUCTION
Kathleen Phillips, former professor and Intern Coordinator in the Department of Public Health, taught health education professional preparation courses at EIU since 1978. During her career, Dr. Phillips authored articles and made numerous presentations on professional program assessment and internship practices. She successfully completed the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) requirements in 1989 and the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) requirements in 2011. Dr. Phillips retired in 2019 after 41 years at EIU. She now teaches as an adjunct professor for the Department of Public Health,
My EIU Story
Education & Training
BS Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
1977 School Health Education, Teacher Certification
MS Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
1978 Health Education
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1984 Education, Health Education
Dissertation Title: Senior Olympics: Profile of Selected Participants
Conference Presentations
Community
Publications
Funding & Grants
Frequently Taught Courses
Health and Aging
Drugs and Society
Planning Health Promotion Programs
Research & Creative Interests
Professional Affiliations