Online Master of Science Degree in Health Education and Promotion
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Master’s in Health Education and Promotion Overview
Come back and move your health education career forward. Earn a master’s degree and become a leader who can empower others to lead healthier lives.
- Meet the demand — as the U.S. health care system shifts its focus to the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthier lifestyles, the need for health educators is growing.
- Learn how to design, implement, and evaluate community health programs to improve lives in your community.
- Receive training in the eight areas of responsibility for health education specialists, as identified by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC).
- Prepare for professional certification with courses that align with the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.
- Take on leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and Our Communities — Need
Be ready to advance your career in public health, health education, health care administration, or community health education.
- Identify major issues and trends in health education.
- Analyze current health education programs and develop and promote new programs.
- Design and critique research in health education programming.
- Understand multiculturalism as it relates health education and wellness.
- Uphold the professional standards outlined in the Health Education Code of Ethics from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
What Does a Health Educator Do?
Health educators solve community health issues by creating educational programs that promote healthy living. Responsibilities may include grant writing, referrals, marketing and social media, advocacy, community organizing, developing training tools, and publishing.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses in the Master of Science in Health Education and Promotion are designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in the broad areas of public health education and community health.
Sample Courses
- Health Education Program Planning
- Social and Behavioral Theory and Frameworks
- Health Education Evaluation and Research
- Health Education Leadership and Management
- Health Education Communication and Advocacy
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Describe a time when you had to assess a community's health needs and manage team members to address those needs. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
- Tell me about a project or assignment where you had to analyze health data to identify a problem within a specific population. How did your findings inform the next steps you took?
- Give an example of a time you created or helped design a health communication campaign for an underserved or diverse population. How did you ensure your message was appropriate and effective?
- Can you share an experience where you worked with a team to evaluate an existing health program? What role did you play, and what did you learn from the process?
- Describe a situation where you had to advocate for health equity or address a health disparity within a group or organization. What strategy did you use, and what impact did it have?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Behavioral Health
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Leadership
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Management
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Community Health
- Public Health
- Data Analysis
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