Online Health Promotion Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science degree in HPER for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in such areas as teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research.

Most of the graduate faculty members in the department have completed doctoral degrees. Many of the faculty members are nationally recognized in their fields. The department is housed in a facility which includes five gymnasiums, human performance lab, athletic training lab, Olympic size pool, weight room, dance studio, pedagogy lab, and computer lab.

The Masters degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely online. This unique program was the first totally online accredited Master’s degree program in HPER in the United States.

Entry Requirements

The applicant is expected to have an undergraduate degree in health, physical education or recreation or a minimum of 12 undergraduate theory credits in physical education (including an exercise physiology course), or a related field representing the same breadth of preparation required for an undergraduate degree at Emporia State University. Students lacking the prerequisites in their undergraduate preparation are required to complete additional courses as
prescribed by the advisor and committee.

The graduate committee of the department uses the
following criteria for assessing whether or not to recommend an applicant for admission to the department:

 - Undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 scale) of 2.5 overall GPA, as well as a 2.75 GPA in the last sixty credits of college work

- Completed graduate application

 - Two written personal references
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- Undergraduate professional preparation in physical education (or related field)

- International students must register as an international student

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Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services with a cognate in Health and Wellness program is designed to equip you and provide the skills necessary for mastering the study of human behavior in a nursing or adult care environment. Course materials focus on developing skills in health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for end-of-life care, as well as emphasize health policies and ethics. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.They must have above a 2.0 cumulative combined GPA for all accredited colleges attended.

International Applicants
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If you are an International applicant,following English language test should be required

TOEFL for international, non-English speaking candidates (score of 550 paper-based test, 253 computer-based test or 60 internet-based test)

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The Master of Health and Human Services Management will prepare you to be an effective manager and leader and is particularly well suited to those interested in working in the health and human services sector as well as those who currently hold senior positions in this industry.

The course will provide students with opportunities to develop core competencies required for leadership and strategic planning, evidence-based decision making, health needs assessment and evaluation, program planning and monitoring, resource and project management, communication and negotiation.

The course focuses on evidence based decision making and health service delivery outcomes and allows you to choose elective study options that align with your career aspirations and interest areas. Elective units can be chosen from specialty areas such as health economics, public health research, health promotion, and business administration. There is also flexibility of choice between research and coursework – enabling you to construct a study program that best meets your interests and career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. Applicants must provide a written statement outlining reasons for undertaking the course and demonstrated involvement in professional activities related to public health and/or health industry experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The University of Nottingham has an international reputation for research and teaching in the field of professional communication. The study of health communication is a rapidly expanding field and the distance learning programme has been designed to reflect the growing interest in and importance of health care communication.

Communication is increasingly recognised as a vital part of the health care environment. From clinical consultations to health care policy, language plays a key role in promoting health, facilitating understanding and managing the emotional climate of health care.

The MA programme in Health Communication provides a unique opportunity to investigate language and communication in various health care contexts. The course gives students a thorough grounding in the concepts, theories and research methods used in this area. It will be of interest for those wishing to develop careers in the area of health communication: health promotion officers, health information managers, hospital administrators, medical and allied health practitioners (such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists), workers in the voluntary sector, workers based in health or lifestyle charities, healthcare communication professionals and those with an interest, though not necessarily a background, in this growing field.

The course is run by the University’s Health Language Research Group, with its rich membership of clinical practitioners and scholars, and is affiliated to the Schools of Nursing, Sociology and Social Policy, and English Studies, all of which look to communication as a way of making sense of health care. The University of Nottingham has an international reputation for research and teaching in the field of professional communication. The study of health communication is a rapidly expanding field and the distance learning programme has been designed to reflect the growing interest in and importance of health care communication.

The MA has intakes in September and February.

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The MA Health Communication is a distance learning programme and includes the option of voluntary day schools held for participants in Nottingham.
The course is taught using a course tool software called Moodle.

As well as completing this course at a pace that suits you and your other commitments, you have the flexibility to study towards a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) or an MA (180 credits, including dissertation).

Entry Requirements

2.1(Upper 2nd class hons degree from British University or international equivalent)

IELTS:7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any element)

TOEFL IBT:100 (with no less than 22 in any element)

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In a continuously changing health care world, Kaplan University continues to offer programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the industry. We want our students to be prepared for the challenges of this rewarding field the day they graduate and throughout their careers. With the focus of America’s health care system shifting to the prevention of illness and injury and the promotion of healthier lifestyles, a master’s degree in health education from Kaplan University may empower you to help others stay well and live healthier lives.

By successfully completing this program, you will learn to design, implement, and evaluate health programs. The responsibilities of a health educator include helping to solve community health issues by designing and implementing educational programs that promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. The health educator collects and analyzes data to identify community needs as well as plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate health education programs that focus on individual and social health issues such as teen pregnancy, HIV prevention, and controlling the spread of infectious diseases. This may include grant writing, resource evaluations, referrals, social marketing and media, community organizing, developing training methods and materials, and publishing.*

The Master of Science in Health Education program provides training on the Seven Areas of Responsibility established by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES).

The Kaplan University master’s degree in health education could prepare you to seek leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations. The program is designed to help you:

- Identify major concepts, theories, issues, and trends in health education and promotion

- Develop and analyze health education programs using the proper concepts, principles, and methods

- Design and critique research in health education programming

- Gain an understanding of multicultural literacy in the field of health education and wellness

- Support the professional standards outlined in the Health Education Code of Ethics

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

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