Masters in Health Promotion

The Master of Science in Health Services - Health Promotion prepares graduates for positions as health educators and health experts in a variety of settings. As healthcare costs continue to rise, the publi’s need to understand and maintain healthy living standards also rises, providing many career opportunities in the field.

Health Promotion Degree Online

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of optimal health and health promotion, including nutrition, exercise and fitness, community health, addictions, healthcare planning and marketing, and developing and evaluating health promotion programs

• The ability to evaluate health promotion and health concepts in order to be active knowledge-makers in the health education field

• Active participation and contribution as health and health 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.

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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