Online Promotion Degree :: Accredited Universities

Health promotion is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in the United States. Dr. Barry Hunt, MSU Professor of Health Promotion and Health Promotion Program Director, points out that "as the emphasis in healthcare increasingly shifts toward a more prevention-oriented focus, it is anticipated that job opportunities will become even more prevalent. Our graduates currently work in a number of health fields, including school, community, worksite, federal government, voluntary health agencies, military, hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation, and more." In fact, some of our students have been employed by the CDC, WHO, and the Public Health Prevention Service.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this degree program at Mississippi State University, a student must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, a minimum QPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale over four years of undergraduate work or 3.00 GPA over the last two years of undergraduate work for regular admission. Applicants must have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). International students are required a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the Paper-based Test (PBT) or 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT) or 79 on the Internet-based Test (IBT) or 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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Overview
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The Health Promotion concentration is designed to prepare professionals to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. Preparation includes coursework in current health issues, health behavior, and program development risk appraisals and exercise prescription.

Program Objectives
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Health Promotion is a 33 semester hour program designed for students interested in a career in a health-related field. Upon completion of the degree, professionals may be employed in hospital wellness centers, clinical rehabilitation, in corporate health promotion community health settings, or school-based health centers. This program is delivered completely online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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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 Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a professional degree offered by Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in collaboration with Old Dominion University.

The degree will be granted jointly by both institutions, but EVMS is the school of record. Admission and tuition are all handled by EVMS.

Entry Requirements

Requirements for admission include:

1. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a competitive Grade Point Average (GPA) (minimum of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale).

2. Receipt of a bachelor’s degree prior to matriculating as an EVMS student. If the bachelor’s degree was issued by a U.S. college or university, as a general rule it should be from a regionally accredited institution. However, the program may grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

3. Official transcripts from the awarding institution must specify the date upon which the degree was issued.

4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years.

5. The GMAT or MCAT may be substituted for the GRE.

International applicants
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TOEFL score of 79 or greater for internet based tests and 550 or greater for paper based tests, for applicants whose native language is not English.

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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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