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The master's programs in Health Behavior and Health Education equip students for leadership positions across diverse professional fields. These programs train individuals for careers in sectors including: academic institutions, K-12 education systems, community healthcare organizations, corporate environments, government bodies, and non-profit health organizations.
Health promotion integrates educational approaches with organizational, economic, and policy strategies. The curriculum aims to foster behavioral modifications and environmental improvements that enhance community wellbeing. Studies and applications in this field span multiple environments including educational institutions, neighborhoods, workplaces, and healthcare facilities.
Health education initiatives target various age groups, from early childhood through older adulthood. The curriculum additionally examines how health education research influences organizational structures and community systems. Coursework highlights an interdisciplinary perspective, combining biological, behavioral, and developmental frameworks for advancing health initiatives.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed.
The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Application deadline: December 01 for fall