About
The MS in Health Education and Promotion program at Walden University empowers you to champion better health and make a lasting impact on communities. As healthcare systems shift focus to prevention and wellness, this program equips you to educate the public on critical health issues and develop effective health promotion initiatives.
Key Features
- Certification Readiness: Prepares you to sit for the CHES® and MCHES® exams.
- Specialized Focus: One of a few online programs dedicated exclusively to health education and promotion.
- Curriculum Alignment: The program is aligned with National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) standards.
What You Will Learn
- Examine historic milestones, current challenges, and emerging trends in health and health education.
- Evaluate biological, social, cultural, environmental, and behavioral factors affecting individual and population health.
- Identify community capacities and tailor health education programs to address unique challenges.
- Develop culturally sensitive health education initiatives grounded in behavioral theories and models.
- Assess the effectiveness of health education programs, communication, and research efforts.
Organization
Walden University
Walden University stands as a pioneer in distance education, established in 1970 to create innovative learning opportunities for working professionals. As a leader in online education, Walden combines academic excellence with program options designed to meet the unique needs of adult learners. The university offers a comprehensive range of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs, all delivered through a supportive online learning environment that emphasizes real-world applications. Distinguished by its commitment to inclusivity, Walden serves a diverse community of students and faculty from varied ethnic, educational, and financial backgrounds. Over the past five decades, the university has empowered more than 191,000 alumni to advance their education while maintaining their careers, creating lasting impact in their communities. Through its student-centered approach and dedication to quality education, Walden continues to transform the landscape of higher education by making advanced degrees accessible to working adults worldwide.