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Master of Science
in Health Services – Wellness
Promotion |
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The Master of Science in Health Services – Wellness Promotion prepares graduates for positions as health educators and wellness experts in a variety of settings. As health care costs continue to rise, the public's need to understand and maintain healthy living standards also rises, providing many career opportunities in the field.
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Graduates of the Master of Science in Health Services – Wellness Promotion will demonstrate: |
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What students
are saying... |
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Once I found CCHS and began
courses, I immediately knew
the course work was what I
was looking for. The administrative
staff was always there to
assist with any questions.
Most importantly, I was gaining
a depth of understanding about
health care that I had not
previously possessed…and
I had been working in health
care for 6 years.
— Paige
Berger
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- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of optimal health and wellness promotion, including nutrition, exercise and fitness, community health, addictions, health care planning and marketing, and developing and evaluating health promotion programs
- The ability to evaluate health promotion and wellness concepts in order to be active knowledge-makers in the health education field
- Active participation and contribution as health and wellness leaders in a variety of settings.
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition states that a master's degree is the most significant credential for positions in this field. Employment in all areas of health service management, including health education, is expected to grow faster than average during the coming decade. Median annual earnings in this field in May 2004 were $60,430. Salaries of those employed in the industries which employed the highest number of health service managers ranged from $60,000 to $87,000. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2006-07 Edition , Medical and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm (visited February 06, 2006 ).
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