Health Education and Health Promotion, BS
Do you want to put an end to health disparities and help people lead healthier lives? Discover what it takes to become a certified health education specialist, protect the health of individuals and serve communities through public health education.
Quick facts
Courses
or MAT 117 College Algebra
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation and professional licensure
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in this program should apply to the Health Sciences (Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science), BS, which has a health education and health promotion track.
Degree description
In the Bachelor of Science program in health education and health promotion, you learn how to improve health outcomes and prevent chronic and infectious disease. You develop an understanding of how to help communities advocate for healthier environments and champion health equity. You learn to plan, implement, manage and evaluate health promotion programs.
You can specialize your knowledge in areas such as:
- body image and wellness
- climate and health
- diabetes prevention
- emergency preparedness
- HIV and substance abuse prevention
- school health
- sexual health
- social media and health
- violence prevention
After you graduate, you'll be eligible to sit for the certified health education specialist exam through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (https://www.nchec.org). This is a globally recognized credential for health professionals. The health education and health promotion program rigorously prepares you for the CHES exam.
Courses
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
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Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, health education and health promotion students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in health education and health promotion.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
The need for health education specialists, or health educators, has never been more critical than it is today.
Health education specialists can work with nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, schools, hospitals, clinics, businesses and government agencies. Graduates can hold an assortment of roles, such as program evaluator, patient education coordinator, public information specialist and grant writer.
Common job titles include:
- community health educator
- community outreach coordinator
- prevention specialist
- wellness coordinator
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Human Performance and Lifespan Health
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
