Overview
Health promotion professionals are uniquely positioned to address the dual challenges of soaring chronic disease rates and healthcare costs. They work with small to large groups of individuals in communities, schools, heathcare environments, and the workplace to implement health education programs, identify community health barriers, and advocate for community health initiatives and social and policy change.
Graduate Academic Programs
Master of Science in Health Promotion
Graduates of this program have a comprehensive foundation in designing, implementing and managing integrative health programs using health behavior change and positive lifestyle choices for specific populations in the community, workplace, schools, and universities, and the healthcare environment. Graduates are eligible to take the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Workplace Wellness
Graduates of this program are prepared to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate workplace wellness programs in a multitude of employment settings. This courses in this program can be used for beginning preparation for the national Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.