Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
M.S. Public Health Education and Promotion
36 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
100% Online Program
Overview
The online M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion program prepares students for advanced careers in community and public health education settings. Graduates can pursue employment in public health departments, state and federal health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other community health organizations working in areas including disease prevention, substance abuse prevention, adolescent health, and many other areas.
The public health sector is one of the fastest-growing job areas in the U.S., and the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics predicts a significant increase in national public health jobs over the next 10 years. Texas currently ranks 4th in public health job growth, and the Texas Workforce Commission predicts job growth in the public health sector in Texas will be significantly greater than the national average.
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Program Mission
The program curriculum focuses on health program development, implementation, and evaluation. Students will develop their knowledge and skills in behavior theory, health research methods, and statistics.
After completing the program, students are eligible to sit for the nationally accredited Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination. The CHES examination is considered the only national entry-level certification for employment in the field.
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Career Options
Graduates with a master’s degree in public health education and promotion are trained to work in academic, clinical, community, corporate, nonprofit, and government settings. Graduates perform a variety of leadership roles, including individual and community health education, research, grant writing, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Other graduates enroll in Ph.D. programs following completion of the master’s program.
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Advanced Certification
Students are prepared to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.