Health Promotion (MS)

Requirements for the Degree

The Master of Science in Health Promotion requires 30 credit hours of coursework at the 600- and 800-level, and 3 credits of either an internship or research project. The 30 credits of coursework must include 18 credits of required courses, and 12 credits of advisor approved coursework.

Credit Requirements

Core Credits: 18 credits
Area of Emphasis: 6 credits
Electives (advisor approved): 6 credits
Internship or Reseach Project: 3 credits
Total required credits: 33 credits

A. Courses Required Within Health Promotion

Total in Area A: 18 credits

B. Area of Emphasis

Areas of Emphasis can be related to exercise, social marketing and health communication, nutrition, aging, or another area of interest to a student. Courses that can be applied to an area of emphasis are many, and students are required to meet with their adviser to determine their course selections.

Exercise Science Emphasis (6 credits)

Cardiac Rehabilitation Emphasis (6 credits)

Nutrition Emphasis (6 credits)

Aging Emphasis (6 credits)

NTDT 640 - Nutrition and Aging (3cr.)
HDFS 803 - Human Development in Life Span Perspective (3cr.)
HDFS 600 or higher - Aging-Related Course 3 credits

C. Recommended Electives (12 credits)

D. Internship or Research Project

Note:

Prior to enrollment in either HLPR 864 or HLPR 868 students must successfully pass a Qualifying Exam.