Master of Public Health / Health Education & Promotion
Benedictine University

Program Details

The online Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion prepares students to become Certified Health Educators. Graduates will have the skills necessary to lead health promotion initiatives for companies, schools, and communities.

Whether the concern is smoking cessation, mental health, obesity, prenatal care, or a variety of other health concerns, health educators are key in teaching others methods of leading more healthy lifestyles. Courses in this concentration cover the behavioral, social, and cultural aspects of health. Students will also learn how to write grants to fund public health programs.

Graduates can find employment in settings such as:

  • Social service agencies
  • Community nonprofit organizations
  • Colleges and universities
  • Public health departments
  • Private companies
  • Healthcare facilities

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Benedictine University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75 must submit additional documentation indicative of their preparedness for graduate-level work, such as GRE, MAT, GMAT, LSAT, DAT or other graduate professional exam scores.