Health Education and Health Promotion - BS

Program Overview

The Health Education and Health Promotion (BS) program at ASU prepares students to improve health outcomes and prevent diseases. It focuses on advocating for healthier environments, promoting health equity, and developing skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs. Graduates are eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and can pursue careers in various settings, including nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and government agencies.

Program Outline

Health Education and Health Promotion (BS) - ASU

Degree Overview:

• Goal: Improve health outcomes, prevent chronic and infectious diseases.
• Focus: Advocate for healthier environments, promote health equity.
• Skills: Plan, implement, manage, evaluate health promotion programs.
• Specializations:
• 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
• Credential: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam eligibility
• Format: Online, On-campus
• Location: Downtown Phoenix

Outline

On-Campus Major Map (2024-2025):

https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/tgen/ASU00/BSHEHP-UG24/T20230801/

Online Major Map (2024-2025):

• Please refer to official program materials or contact the College of Health Solutions.

Careers:

• Growth: Employment expected to grow much faster than average.
• Demand: Critical need for specialists.
• Workplaces: Nonprofits, tribes, schools, hospitals, clinics, businesses, government agencies.
• Roles: Lactation consultant, diabetes educator, cancer information specialist, grant writer, community health educator, community outreach coordinator, wellness coordinator, prevention specialist.
• Salaries:
• Varies by role, experience, location.
• Career Outlook: Bright.

Other:

• Global Opportunities: Study abroad, internships.
• Second language requirement: No.
• Concurrent Programs: Available.