Online Health Promotion Education Degree :: Accredited Universities

Do you want to make a difference in the health and well-being of others? Today, Americans are living longer, living lifestyles that are increasingly stress-filled and living through rising healthcare costs – all of which makes taking care of ourselves absolutely paramount.

The BS in Health Promotion online degree from Southern New Hampshire University combines aspects of psychology, sociology, communications and healthcare management with a love of fitness, nutrition and wellness. Together, these disciplines enable you to help others improve their own health.

You will learn how to apply education, behavior modification and developing strong one-on-one relationships to teach the importance of preventative care, focusing on topics including weight loss, smoking cessation, stress reduction and human sexuality, among others.

With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics* reporting an increase in demand of almost 40% for Health Educators and 28% for Community Health Workers, this degree will put you right on the cusp of exciting and historic cultural, social and economic changes that will affect the way we live today and well into the future.

Advantages of the Online Health Promotion Bachelor of Science Degree:

- One of the few baccalaureate-level Health Promotion degrees available online

- One of the most affordable Health Promotion bachelor degrees available

- Offered by a private, nonprofit, fully accredited university

- Program is transfer-friendly; see how many of your college credits transfer in

- We guide you every step of the way, from enrollment to advising to career services and beyond, with professionals that care about your success

- Classes taught and developed by real-world experts

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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The Health Sciences emphasis of Northern Arizona University’s top-ranked* Master of Administration degree prepares healthcare professionals to serve in an administrative role to facilitate health promotion and health education programs. Prepare to manage and lead in all kinds of healthcare organizations, including hospitals, medical clinics, hospice and homecare, to name a few.

Through NAU’s Master of Administration degree program, you develop business and administration skills that can be put to use in a variety of professional settings, public and private. Analyze complex healthcare issues, improve your professional writing skills, create and deliver high-quality presentations and much more.

Employment in healthcare education is expected to grow by 37% through 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Other potential careers include:

Community Health Planner
Health Promotion Supervisor
Health Services Manager

Entry Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution

2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent.

3. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Graduate College.

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The merits of keeping people healthy are clear from a physiological and psychological standpoint. But the material value of a healthy population is equally certain-healthy people save society and industry money. The rising cost of medical care has forced the healthcare and insurance industries to evaluate wellness strategies.

Health promotion is founded on the philosophy of education, prevention, and enabling people and communities to improve their health. Wellness experts and health educators work hard to help the public understand and maintain healthy living standards. They attempt to balance the psychological, cultural, and social aspects of health behavior through exercise, weight management, nutrition, smoking cessation, and many other programs. The strategic tools of the health promotion professional are assessment, behavior change and health communication methodologies, program planning, implementation, evaluation, and program administration.

Graduates are employed in positions including: health educator, public health educator, community health specialist, health promotion specialist or other similar titles and are employed by community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal government agencies, hospitals, and managed care organizations. Health promotion is a field with several disciplines, and the level and type of position attained will vary according to the background and experience of the graduate.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the master’s programs must have earned a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher
education and must provide an official transcript.

International Applicants
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1. Applicants to a master’s program must provide proof
of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent that has been
translated into English and evaluated by a credential
evaluation service.

2. Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency
in one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL
score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 79
iBT-based or (ii) 6.0 on IELTS.

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The Department of Health Studies is dedicated to improving the health of communities by conducting research, teaching evidence-based practice, educating future health education/health promotion professionals, and developing leaders and scholars who translate research into practice. Through responsive, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, schools, and populations, the department's purpose is to graduate professionals of high esteem who impact behavioral and social determinates of societal health.

The Department of Health Studies is pleased to announce a new focal area for the online MS in Health Studies program. The goal of the online M.S. Degree in Health Studies with a focus in dental hygiene is to prepare leaders in dental hygiene and health education. Applicants for the dental hygiene focal track will need to have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program and provide a copy of their dental hygiene license to apply. Please call 940-898-2860 for additional information.

Entry Requirements

1. Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for last 60 hours

3. Official GRE scores; no minimum score required

4. Must have access to working environment with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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The MSc Health Studies (Family Health) course delivered online from University of the West of Scotland, has been developed in recognition of the increasing development of community healthcare delivery and to address a gap in the educational needs of practitioners who are currently working within the often diverse areas of health and social care.

Healthcare delivery is changing rapidly across Europe to meet the needs of clients, families and communities, with an emphasis on the integration of health and social care services. This new innovative educational programme focuses on the complexities of working with families in the community and the promotion of case management skills required to achieve excellence in care.

The course builds on family health practice across Europe and takes a proactive approach to the development of a highly effective community workforce, examining real opportunities to meet the challenges of contemporary global healthcare within practice. It also examines the global health challenges of an increasingly ageing population and the complexity that multi-morbidity of noncommunicable disease presents, as well as exploring the significant health challenges of smoking, alcohol, widespread obesity and the associated impact on health resources.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally possess a health related degree or equivalent.

Relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning will also be considered.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Applicants must have the English language and literacy skills as per University guidelines or Nursing and
Midwifery guidelines* (IELT score of 7 or above) for work-based modules. Skills and experience in Information Communication Technology is also desirable.
*Nursing and Midwifery guidelines can be found at www.nmc-uk.org/

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