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Health Promotion

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College: College of Education & Behavioral Science

Department: Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences

No Longer Accepting Students

This program has been recommended and approved for discontinuation by the Arkansas Higher Education Board. Students currently enrolled in this program will not be impacted and will be able to graduate as planned.

Description

Health Promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. Students completing this degree program will have the skills and competencies necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate effective health-related programs. Graduates often find employment in public health agencies, clinical facilities (hospitals and medical clinics), worksite wellness departments, or voluntary agencies.

Certificates

Upon completion of the Health Promotion program, students will be prepared for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Exam from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

  • Admissions Process

    Students wishing to pursue the BS in Health Promotion must apply to Arkansas State University and meet all admission requirements established by the university.

    Students must declare the Health Promotion major and schedule a meeting with a Health Promotion advisor.

  • Curriculum

    Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Undergraduate Bulletin.

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  • Careers

    Graduates of the Health Promotion (BS) degree program often pursue careers in a broad range of settings including:

    • community health agencies
    • hospitals and medical facilities
    • insurance companies
    • voluntary health organizations
    • private health care organizations
    • schools
    • wellness centers
    • fitness facilities
    • worksite wellness

    Example Careers:


    CAREER GROWTH* MEDIAN SALARY*
    Health Educator +12% $53,070
    Community Health Worker +15% $37,330
    Social & Community Service Managers +10% $64,680

    *Data obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017 Edition.

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Health Promotion
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Important Files
Contact The Department of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences

hpess@astate.edu

Phone: 870-972-3066
Fax: 870-972-3096

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 240
State University, AR  72467