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Health Promotion Sciences (Online)

PhD in Health Promotion Sciences

The PhD program in Health Promotion Sciences trains well-rounded researchers and scholars in the theory and method of prevention research. Our students examine health-related behavior to create novel, effective interventions for disease prevention and health promotion.

In this unique degree program, you not only study the causes of health-related behaviors, you also design effective interventions to prevent disease and promote health. The well-rounded training encompasses theory and methods from the allied fields of communications, psychology, preventive medicine, cultural studies, biostatistics, public health and epidemiology. A low student-faculty ratio and a commitment to teaching at the highest level foster a highly collaborative learning and research environment in which you play a central role. You will work with faculty who are world leaders in health promotion and disease prevention research; they will mentor you from the start of your training until the successful completion of your doctoral degree. Because they bring a robust record of scholarly activity and experience—from being funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other well-known agencies to publishing in hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and running countless research centers—you will gain firsthand knowledge and insight into the life of a research scientist. This substantial education prepares you to become a public health scholar and expert.

Program Highlights

Our online courses utilize the latest technology to enrich the learning experience and enhance your presentation skills. This includes multimedia lectures and interactive demonstrations.
Proximity to local health departments in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties provides employment and educational opportunities for students.
The SCGH Student Association provides opportunities for leadership and impact through intellectual, social and cultural contributions that meet the needs of public health students through community service, dialogue, and special events.
Classroom discussion and projects use the latest technologies to enhance learning and presentation skills, including in-class multimedia lectures and demonstrations.
You can pursue the PhD in Health Promotion Sciences in conjunction with another degree program, such as an MA in Economics. You earn a diploma for each degree, and unit sharing across programs decreases your required total units.

Program At-a-glance

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Spring, Fall

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5 years | full time*

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Areas of Concentration

Biostatistics

Gain an understanding of the principle methods of biostatistics through informatics, basic mathematical and computational tools, modeling, and computer applications.

Global Health

Take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding key public health challenges that transcend local and national boundaries and require collaborative solutions.

Health Communication

Increase your knowledge of key challenges in health communication and how it works through curricular development, persuasive technologies, interpersonal processes, and more.

Neurocognitive Sciences

Note: This concentration is not currently accepting new students. Study neurocognitive sciences through the field’s impact on community and global health prevention, decision making, language, memory, and evolution’s impact on the brain.

Public Health

Understand major public health issues in the United States and abroad through the lenses of health services, environmental and occupational health, program planning, and leadership.

Health Informatics

Master the use of information for public health practice, including information technology, and systems to improve effectiveness of public health enterprises.

Regina Wang Lee

Director of Recruitment for the School of Community & Global Health

Where You Can Find Our Alumni

American Heart Association

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

World Health Organization

Orange County Children’s Hospital

City of Hope

Blue Shield of California

Jessica Clague DeHart

Associate Professor of Community and Global Health

Research Interests

Epidemiology, chronic disease, cancer etiology, cancer survivorship, molecular and genetic epidemiology, lifestyle intervention trials, exercise, nutrition, quality of life, community-based interventions

Stewart I. Donaldson

Distinguished University Professor Executive Director, Claremont Evaluation Center Executive Director, The Evaluators' Institute (TEI)

Positive Organizational Psychology, Health/Well-Being & Positive Functioning Across Cultures, Program Design & Re-Design, Culturally Responsive Theory-Driven Measurement & Evaluation

C. Anderson Johnson

Professor Founding Dean, School of Community & Global Health

Transnational prevention of tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse, HIV-AIDS, and obesity; Community-based substance abuse prevention; Social and environmental influences on health; Community and mass media approaches to health

Paula Healani Palmer

Associate Professor of Community and Global Health Director of the PhD in Health Promotion Sciences program

Determinants of health among ethnically diverse populations; Community-based participatory research among under-served, underrepresented populations; Health of Pacific Islanders and South Asians; Technology applications for health behavior interventions; Tobacco control, mental health, disaster management, health of migrants and indigenous peoples; Maternal and child health

Darleen V. Peterson

Professor of Practice, Community and Global Health Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Director of the Certificate and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs

Evaluation of Health Communication Campaigns, Effects of Pro- and Anti-Tobacco and Alcohol Marketing; Public Health Education Accreditation

Kim D. Reynolds

Nutrition and physical activity, Health promotion and disease prevention, Diabetes and obesity

Professor Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Application of theories and methods of human memory; Cognitive neuroscience and social cognition to health behavior: etiology, prevention, and media effects; Translation of basic research to field research, high-risk populations, and prevention; Validation issues in assessment

Professor of Community and Global Health Director of the Applied Biostatistics (MS) program

Obesity prevention; Tobacco control; Diet, physical activity, body image in adolescents; Psychological adjustment to obesity; Diabetes and cancer; Application of statistical analysis in prevention research

Transdisciplinary course (4 units)
Directed research units (8 units)
Concentration courses (12 units)
Theoretical Foundations in Health Education & Promotion
Epidemiology
Seminar in Grant Writing & Proposal Development
Data Analysis
Research Methods
Advanced Theoretical Foundations in Health Education & Promotion
Advanced Statistical Methods I
Advanced Statistical Methods II
Advanced Research Methods
Manuscript Development
Foundations of Inclusive Pedagogy and Course Design
Doctoral Study

Program Features

Networking Opportunities With more than 80 chapters throughout the world, the Delta Epsilon chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health at CGU opens up numerous academic and professional opportunities for SCGH students, including:

Electing students, faculty, alumni, and honorary members based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research, and community service.
Connecting students to a vast networking pool of 15,000 members from the top echelons of graduate schools, programs of public health, and the public health community.
Opening doors for faculty and students to network and positively impact public health initiatives in the Southern California region.
Boosting students’ transition from academic life to professional life.

Research Projects Gain direct experience in the global health community through a collective research and service focus on the needs of communities in Southern California, the Pacific Rim, South Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

Application Guidelines

CGU operates on a priority deadline cycle. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by the priority dates in order to assure maximum consideration for both admission and fellowships.

Spring 2024 Priority Deadline – November 1, 2023 Final Deadline (International) – November 15, 2023 Final Deadline (Domestic) – December 1, 2023 Classes begin – January 16, 2024

Fall 2024 Priority Deadline – February 1, 2024 Final Deadline (International) – July 5, 2024 Final Deadline (Domestic) – August 1, 2024 Classes begin – August 26, 2024

Application Checklist

The Claremont Graduate University online application is hosted online by Slate Technolutions via a secure web server. You will create a username and password so that you can return to continue your application over several sessions and check your status after submission. After you submit your application, it is made available for review by our faculty and staff.

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The application fee is non-refundable.

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree. Electronic transcripts sent to [email protected] are also accepted. For undergraduate coursework, applicants are required to submit proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for review purposes, but official copies will be required upon admission.

Applicants currently earning a degree that will be completed prior to attending CGU are required to submit a transcript showing work in progress for evaluation purposes. Once the degree has been granted, a final official transcript documenting the degree conferred must be submitted to CGU.

International applicants are advised to review the International Transcript Guidelines for additional information on submitting international transcripts.

Applicants must submit an up-to-date copy of their resume.

A valid score on one of the following examinations TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE scores is required of all non-native English-speaking applicants. The examination is not required for the following applicants:

Citizens or permanent residents of countries where English is the sole official language of instruction, e.g., Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ghana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Uganda, and Wales (see the CGU Bulletin for a complete list of accepted countries).
Applicants who hold an undergraduate or advanced degree, or will have earned such a degree prior to enrolling at CGU, from an institution in the US or in countries where English is the sole official language of instruction (see above).
Applicants who have successfully completed an academic English pre-master’s or intensive graduate bridge program from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the last two years, with submitted evidence of successful completion, and subject to curriculum approval.

CGU’s school code for the TOEFL exam is 4053 .

International applicants are encouraged to visit our International Applicants page for more information, including score requirements.

When filling out the online application, please enter references acquainted with your potential for success who will submit a written recommendation on your behalf. In most academic departments, references from faculty members who can speak to your academic ability are preferred; applicants with substantial work experience may request professional references. Please do not enter family members as references.

You will be required to input information for your recommenders (whether they are submitting online or not) in the “Recommendations” section of the online application. Please follow the directions in this section carefully before clicking on “Recommendation Provider List” to input the names and contact information for each recommender. You will have an opportunity to indicate if the reference writer will be submitting online. These reference writers will receive an email from CGU with instructions on submitting an online recommendation.

Recommenders who are indicated as offline will not receive an email from CGU with instructions to submit. These reference writers can submit via traditional mail and should use the supplemental New Student Recommendation Form. Recommenders can also email their letter of recommendation to the Office of Admissions at [email protected] .

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Please submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of research interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals.

GMAT or GRE examination scores must be dated within the past five years. Request that an official GMAT or GRE score be sent to admissions directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Scores must be sent directly to CGU by the testing agency.

CGU’s school codes: GMAT DZK-QS-08 ETS (GRE and TOEFL) 4053

All applicants are required to submit a writing sample of previous work in addition to the statement of purpose. You may submit samples of any length you feel indicate your writing ability, but please note that we will be unable to return any items submitted as part of your application (please, no books). Most applicants submit one or two scholarly papers or excerpts of around 10-15 pages. Writing samples should not exceed 30 pages.

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Health education professionals are skilled, compassionate individuals who can make a positive difference in the lives of others. Careers in health education and promotion are the reason we have community outreach programs, health counselors in our schools and safety coordinators in our places of work.

Public health educators generally focus their efforts on groups of people, from families to communities to workforces of large corporations. They develop educational campaigns and programs that promote healthy habits and environments, and their duties tend to be more research-oriented and project-based. They analyze data about target demographics and develop evidence-based programs that are specific to the groups they serve.

USC’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program helps prepare graduates to be on the front line in the delivery of public health education services. Because of the balance of advisory and teaching duties, an MPH graduate can choose to pursue several career paths in health education and promotion. Before we delve into specific careers, let’s define health education and promotion.

What Is Health Education and Promotion?

Health education and promotion breaks down into two main components: (1) developing health education programs that discuss topics such as proper diet and nutrition, sex education, and transmissible disease prevention and (2) promoting those programs to do the most good. By educating the public about topics such as illness, personal fitness and proper sanitation, public health professionals can help community members live longer and healthier lives.

Health education and promotion can be as simple as teaching kids to wash their hands and extends to every industry and corner of the world. It would be difficult to find a school, corporation or government facility without a health education officer of some kind.

How to Pursue a Career in Health Education and Promotion

Studying health education and promotion can lead to careers that are critical to public health and disease prevention. Individuals who are interested in a career in health education can benefit from earning a focused bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, such as USC’s Master of Public Health degree with its Community Health Promotion concentration.

Engaging in a degree program that focuses on health promotion prepares students to educate the public about specific health concerns. For instance, some health educators are devoted to teaching the public about immediate dangers such as emerging pandemics, while others collect data and develop programs around long-range health threats such as substance abuse and family planning. USC’s Community Health Promotion program helps students become resident experts in the behavioral and environmental changes that improve public health, allowing them to make a direct impact in their communities by encouraging people to make better decisions for themselves.

Because the scope of public health is so broad, students enrolled in this program can expect plenty of exposure to related fields, including:

● Biostatistics and epidemiology ● Global health ● Geohealth ● Health services and policy

By gaining an education in a range of public health topics, graduates can pursue several different careers in health education and promotion. Some of the most popular roles include health promotion specialist, public health educator, and corporate wellness trainer, just to name a few.

In addition to getting a master’s degree in public health, another way to make yourself a more desirable candidate in the eyes of potential employers is by becoming a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

What Is the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam?

Those interested in careers in health education and promotion should also consider becoming certified health education specialists. While entry-level public health positions usually don’t require certification, advancing to senior levels will likely require you to sit for the CHES exam.

The CHES exam, which the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) administers, tests knowledge in seven areas of responsibility:

● Area I: Assess Needs, Resources, and Capacity for Health Education/Promotion ● Area II: Plan Health Education/Promotion ● Area III: Implement Health Education/Promotion ● Area IV: Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education/Promotion ● Area V: Administer and Manage Health Education/Promotion ● Area VI: Serve as a Health Education/Promotion Resource Person ● Area VII: Communicate, Promote, and Advocate for Health, Health Education/Promotion, and the Profession

You must have a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in the field of public health or a significant number of credit hours to take the CHES exam. Your transcripts will be evaluated by the CHES examination board to determine whether you have the required education to sit for the exam. Not every Master of Public Health program will qualify a student to take the CHES, however, the Community Health Promotion concentration offered through USC should provide sufficient preparation and eligibility.

4 Jobs in the Field of Health Education and Promotion

Public health includes a wide variety of rewarding careers, including the following.

1. Social and Community Service Managers

Social and community service managers develop programs and coordinate initiatives to support public wellness and increase education. They generally work with local communities or with specific groups that need education and support, such as in schools or at homeless shelters. Social and community service managers may cover areas such as mental health, substance abuse and vaccine promotion.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for social and community managers are expected to grow by 17% between 2019 and 2029.

2. Corporate Wellness Trainer

Corporate wellness trainers teach health and wellness best practices to business employees. Just as there are ways to mitigate risk and reduce the spread of illness in communities, the same applies to offices, warehouses, and other places where employees work in close proximity. Corporate wellness trainers may promote topics such as the importance of sanitizing public surfaces or how to sit in an ergonomically correct way to discourage back and neck issues.

With the advancement of technology, some corporate wellness programs use specially designed apps that incentivize their employees to make healthy choices such as joining a gym or quitting smoking. The end goal is for employees to be healthier, which in turn leads to higher productivity and less unplanned time off for medical visits.

3. Health Care Coordinator

Health care coordinators provide patient care and act as advocates to educate and assist patients in navigating the health care system. They’re responsible for the administrative aspects of patient care and typically work in health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities, providing nonmedical support to nurses and patients. While they don’t provide care directly, they do help evaluate patients to determine what their specific needs are. This ensures that their patients have access to the type and quality of care that they need.

4. Health Promotion Specialist

If you have strong communication skills and an interest in influencing people’s health choices, consider a career as a health promotion specialist. Specific tasks may range from giving face-to-face advice to individuals to researching and developing strategic policies to promote better choices to a wider group, such as healthy lifestyle campaigns. Health promotion specialists can be found in a range of settings, including hospitals, local community groups, prisons, schools and workplaces.

The BLS includes health promotion specialists in the category of health educators and community health workers and expects jobs in the category to grow by 13% between 2019 and 2029.

Begin Your Career in Public Health Today

Health education and promotion professionals are in high demand, and the field is expected to continue to grow. While a bachelor’s degree is often the minimum requirement for entry-level positions, those with a master’s degree in public health and CHES certification can have more opportunities for specialization and to grow into leadership roles.

The online MPH program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC helps students learn the skills needed to motivate individuals and communities to achieve better health through behavioral and environmental changes. Take your first step toward an exciting and rewarding career today.

Health Promotion Specialist Salary in the United States

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Below, we have compiled a list of 45 of the highest paid health jobs to help you select the right career path:

1. Health Promotions Program Coordinator

This position works to develop and streamline promotions in regards to public health, and works with managers and the community to do so.

2. Nutritionist

A Nutritionist creates meal plans informs of the impact of foods on the human body to help communities stay healthy.

3. Nurse Educator

A Nurse Educator teaches nursing students how to properly perform their jobs and oversees formulation of curriculum.

4. Health Information Officer

An Information Officer provides information regarding disease prevention to communities and healthcare facilities.

5. Public Health Dentist

Implementing and educating on community dental programs are tasks that a Public Health Dentist may complete.

6. Public Health Lawyer

As a Public Health Lawyer you’ll be expected to draft public health policies, work for patients’ rights, testify in court, or file suits.

7. Laboratory Director

A laboratory Director oversees research and use of equipment within a science or medical laboratory.

8. Tropical Disease Specialist

A Tropical Disease Specialist assists patients who have just been traveling and analyzes samples to prevent outbreaks.

9. HIV Specialist

An International HIV specialist works with patients infected with HIV to stall transfer and treat existing symptoms.

10. Reproductive Health Specialist

A Reproductive Health Specialist keeps the public informed about reproduction and other aspects of sexual health.

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11. Federal or State Environmentalist

An Environmentalist collects data and identifies environmental threats to the public that may cause illness.

12. Director of Non-Government Organization

As a Director of NGO you’ll be required to take part in your community, create budgets and oversee management of a particular institution.

13. Corporate Medical Director

A Corporate Medical Director works to improve the quality of air within corporate buildings, and helps to minimize the spreading of illness in the workplace.

14. Communications Specialist

A Communications Specialist in the public health industry communicates with the media and the public regarding healthy decisions and research.

15. Disease Ecologist

As a Disease Ecologist your role is to research impacts of infectious disease and how ecological changes can cause these pathogens from spreading.

16. Healthcare Administrator

A Healthcare Administrator oversees the management of a hospital or other healthcare facility and makes sure that it’s running smoothly at all times in all departments.

17. Consumer Safety Officer

A Consumer Safety Officer enforces FDA guidelines and restrictions in the consumer world and keeps the public informed on these issues.

18. Environmental Health Emergency Response Expert

As an Environmental Health Emergency Response Expert you would be expected to coordinate local efforts to assist communities hit by large scale environmental impacts.

19. Biostatistician

Compiling research and studying the data found to create policies through mathematics and statistical findings are the duties of a Biostatistician.

20. Infection Preventionist

An Infection Preventionist analyzes infections to determine if they could seriously harm the public and researches possibilities of prevention.

21. Bioterrorism Researcher

Bioterrorism Researchers are well trained in the study of diseases and potential biological hazards that may be used in terrorist activity.

22. Vaccine Researcher

A Vaccine Researcher completes research in regards to improvement of old serums and the creation of updated preventative ones.

23. Outcome Researcher

Outcome Researchers research the treatments that patients undergo to better understand the quality of care that they’re receiving and present their research to hospital boards.

24. Behavioral Scientist

A Behavioral Scientist studies how individuals within a community interact with each other and assesses behavioral and mental issues.

25. Public Health Professor

A Public Health Professor trains future health workers through lectures, tests, and field work in a university setting.

26. Industrial Hygienist

Reducing health dangers and risks in the workplace by researching and strategizing reduction protocols are the roles of an Industrial Hygienist.

27. Public Health Engineer

Creating healthy and safe environments for staff by reducing injury through maintenance and design of equipment are the main duties of a Public Health Engineer.

28. Director of Family Health

Overseeing the daily activities of a public health facility falls under this career path, along with management of finances, HR and facility organization.

29. Public Health Veterinarian

Working in a clinic or lab, a Public Health Veterinarian performs many different procedures and treatments on animals.

30. Public Health Doctor

Providing medical care to the public through teaching public health classes, conducting medical research, and working directly with patients are all responsibilities of a Public Health Doctor.

31. Family Success Worker

Family Success Workers often work with families to provide education on such tasks as homework help and other healthy developments within a family.

32. Clinical Laboratory Technician

As a Clinical Laboratory Technician duties include collection of samples, lab equipment maintenance, and quality control within the laboratory.

33. Clinical Research Coordinator

This position usually assists the Clinical Research Director in overseeing logistics and execution of studies and research projects going on within a company or organization.

34. Behavioral Health Therapist

A Behavioral Health Therapist provides psychosocial assessment and behavioral health screenings of patients or clients.

35. Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant you are expected to work with patients while under supervision of doctors and nurses, to assist in treatments and procedures as directed.

36. Evidence Analyst

As an Evidence Analyst you would be overseeing errors made in readings and correcting quality issues while collaborating with management and peers to review and discuss the data collected.

37. Public Health Journalist

This type of journalist works to inform the public of medical issues and public health concerns through writing and reporting.

38. Health Educator

A Health Educator might work within the public school system to inform the public about hygiene and health management.

39. Mental Health Researcher

A Mental Health Researcher researches the environment in which people with mental health problems live, and how they interact.

40. Pharmacoepidemiologist

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41. State Epidemiologist

As a State Epidemiologist you’ll work to identify health risks that affect the public and help with prevention.

42. Occupational Health Epidemiologist

This position provides collection and analysis of information and reports it to the CDC, and management.

43. Management Policy Advisor

This position works within office settings or privately as a consult to enforce policies and guidelines within an institution.

44. Legislative Policy Advisor

As a Legislative Police Advisor you would work with particular laws and policies regarding public health, and advising on ways to improve them.

45. Academic Policy Advisor

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Health Promotion Careers + Salary Basics

The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Health Promotion around the country.

Health promotion professionals teach people how to live a life that promotes their overall wellness. They create strategies and implement them to ensure that individuals and communities alike can improve on their health. These health professionals work together with community health workers, social service professionals, health educators, and others. They collect information on health concerns within population groups and engage with others to attempt to resolve these.

Work Environment

The majority of health promotion professionals work for local, state, or national government agencies. They can also be found in private, local, or state hospitals. Some are found within ambulatory health care services while others work for organizations, such as professional, civic, grant making, or religious groups. Lastly, they can be found within social assistance organizations.

How to Become a Health Promotion

To become a health promotion professional, you will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in health promotion or health education. In completing this degree, you will learn about the methods and theories around health education and health behavior. You will also obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to develop programs and materials for health education. Usually, an internship will also be required. Numerous organizations now require health promotion professionals to hold a master’s, or even a doctoral degree. The most appropriate graduate degrees are those in health promotion, public health education, school health education, or community health education. These programs accept students who have already graduated from a bachelor’s degree, but this does not have to be in a relevant subject.

Training & Certification Requirements

While there is no legal requirement for health promotion professionals to be certified, having the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential does set you apart from others. The CHES is offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. They have developed an entry level examination for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree. CHES certification has to be maintained through continuous education credits or by retaking the examination every five years. Those with a master’s degree can obtain the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential.

Health Promotion Related Job Titles

According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Health Promotion.

Health Promotion Earning Potential

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that, as of May 2015, the median annual salary for health educators and community health workers was $43,840 per year.

Health Promotion Job Outlook

According to the BLS, all health educators and community health workers will enjoy an increase in employment opportunities of 13% growth for the years between 2014 and 2024. This is a rate that is higher than the national average.

According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Health Promotion was $51,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Health Promotion salaries for job postings nationwide are 12% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Health Promotion Salary by State

The following lists Health Promotion salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $64,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $31,000.

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DHSc vs. Ph.D.: What Path Should You Take?

Earning a Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) or a Ph.D. in Health Science can lead to jobs at the pinnacle of the healthcare profession. When choosing between a DHSc vs. Ph.D., it’s important to understand that the degrees target people with different career ambitions.

Typically, a Ph.D. focuses on original research and a dissertation. A DHSc provides current health professionals the skills they need to become innovative leaders in healthcare administration, education, and research positions.

Graduates from Touro University Worldwide’s online DHSc program apply theory to solving complex challenges in leadership roles. Earning the degree opens the door to a wide range of jobs, including hospital administrators, research team leaders, health information managers, and health education specialists.

Comparing a DHSc vs. a Ph.D.

Both doctoral degrees can fulfill the ambitions of professionals motivated to work in the upper echelons of healthcare. However, there are key differences between the two. Deciding which degree to pursue depends on your career aspirations.

Similarities: DHSc vs. Ph.D.

Both degrees build on job experience and knowledge gained at the master’s level. Health science is a multidisciplinary field. Graduates from either program go on to research life-saving medicines, develop tech-driven medical devices, or improve the management of clinics and hospitals.

Health science is so vast that doctoral graduates can approach their jobs from different perspectives , including STEM, social care, mental health, physical health, and medicine.

Differences: DHSc vs. Ph.D.

A Ph.D. is a traditional academic and research-focused degree that often focuses on a specific area of healthcare research. A Ph.D requires a dissertation to graduate.

A DHSc is an applied doctorate, just like a Doctor of Physician Assistant. Students learn the skills and tools needed to develop evidence-based solutions in health science in various settings. Under the guidance and mentorship of a faculty member, students also create a research project that applies to their area of interest.

Career Options: DHSc vs. Ph.D.

A Ph.D. program graduate may pursue research and teaching jobs in an academic setting or private company. They lead research in their area of expertise and provide education for the next generation of health scientists.

DHSc graduates enjoy a wide variety of options. Students in the program are often graduates from health science degree programs . Others come from fields across healthcare, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health. They may focus on population health, hospital operations, or guiding community clinics.

Three examples of Doctor of Health Science salaries and careers include the following (all salary and job projection numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics ):

Medical and health services managers . These administrators plan and direct healthcare operations. The median salary reached $104,280 in May 2020. Projections call for a 32% in jobs between 2019 and 2029.

Medical scientists . They conduct research to find ways of improving human health. The median salary reached $91,510 in May 2020. Projections call for a 6% increase in jobs between 2019 and 2029.

Health education specialists . They develop health education programs that support individuals, families, and communities to improve their health. The average salary reached $62,120 in May 2020. Projections call for a 13% increase in jobs between 2019 and 2029.

TUW’s Doctor of Health Science Degree

Students in the 48-credit TUW DHSc program begin with core courses that cover a range of healthcare topics.

History of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Theoretical Foundations in Health Science
Ethics and Professional Leadership in Health Science
Health Informatics
Program Development and Evaluation for Health Professionals
Epidemiology
U.S. and Global Health Policy
Introduction to Biostatistics
Occupation and Environmental Health
Quantitative Research and Analysis
Qualitative Research and Analysis
Survey Design for Health Science

Students then work with the program chair and committee to develop a doctoral research proposal. Once approved, students then complete the doctoral research project, culminating with a successful oral defense of their project before the committee.

The TUW program offers several unique features. All instructors are health science experts actively working with private companies, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. TUW offers the program 100% online, giving students the flexibility needed to earn their degrees while maintaining professional and personal schedules. All course content is designed to allow students to complete the process at their own pace.

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Early life experiences linked to racial disparities in cognition

Negative early life experiences, such as attending segregated schools, contribute significantly to cognitive decline and cognition disparities between older Black and white Americans, according to a new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.

The study , published in JAMA Internal Medicine, is the first to look at the impact of school segregation upon later life cognition using a large representative sample of the U.S. population, said lead author Xi Chen , associate professor of public health (health policy) at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and an associate professor at Yale’s Institution for Social and Policy Studies.

Previous research in this area has focused on the length of schooling. The current study assessed the quality of education provided and individuals’ personal experiences during schooling, including whether they attended segregated schools.

“This is a landmark study based on that aspect,” Chen said.

The findings are important because disparities in dementia rates between Black and white Americans are stark: Black older adults are about twice as likely as white older adults to have Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association .

Our study shows that promoting education equity can reduce racial disparities in dementia later in life. Xi Chen, Associate Professor

The study could have important implications for policymakers and health professionals, Chen said. Many currently identified risk factors for dementia and cognitive impairment happen in midlife or later. But focusing on early life may be more efficient and equity-promoting.

“Our study shows that promoting education equity can reduce racial disparities in dementia later in life,” Chen said. Studies show that the return on investment for education could be higher than managing midlife and later risk factors, like diabetes and hypertension, he added.

The research could also be useful for primary care clinicians. Clinicians monitor measures of patients’ health to understand their risk for dementia, but understanding patients’ childhood backgrounds may also be helpful.

“If a patient was educated in the South in segregated schools, that could be a strong signal to prioritize them for screening for cognitive impairment,” said Chen.

For the study, Yale researchers gathered data from 1,634 non-Hispanic Black and 7,381 non-Hispanic white participants in the Health and Retirement Study , a longitudinal study of approximately 20,000 people over age 50 in the U.S. overseen by the University of Michigan. The researchers analyzed results from the study’s core survey, which assessed cognitive function and cognitive impairment, as well as a separate life history survey which asked questions about childhood experiences, including family relationships and finances, traumatic experiences, and education. Information from face-to-face interviews and genetic factors related to cognition were also included in the analysis.

On a 27-point scale, Black participants’ scores on cognitive tests were found to be 2.3 points lower than white participants’ scores — 13.5 points compared to 15.8 points, respectively. Black participants were also more than twice as likely as white participants to show cognitive impairment — 33.6% compared to 16.4%, respectively, according to the study.

Black participants were also more likely to have had difficult life experiences in childhood, the researchers said. These challenges included having to move because of family financial difficulties, needing financial support from family members, and experiencing trauma. Black participants, and their parents, were found to have less education in general than white participants, according to the study. They also were more likely to have had less “enriching” educational experiences, and nearly two-thirds of the Black participants attended segregated schools before college, the researchers found.

The researchers used a state-of-the-art statistical method for understanding disparities between groups to evaluate how total early life experience and specific early life experiences were associated with cognitive differences and cognitive decline among Black and white participants.

The study found total early life experiences were associated with 61.5% of the difference in cognitive scores and 82.3% of the higher rate of cognitive impairment among Black participants. The single life experience with the biggest effect was being in segregated schools until college, especially during the primary school period. Segregated schooling prior to college was associated with 28.8% of the difference in cognitive scores and 39.7% of the difference in cognitive decline, according to the study.

In an accompanying editorial in JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Reagan W. Durant, the journal’s associate editor for diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighted the study’s importance given the high level of de facto racial segregation in schools that continues to exist today — driven primarily by economic differences within communities.

“Although state-sponsored school segregation was legally eliminated by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision and the decades of tireless efforts to integrate schools, the effects of early-life school segregation are still relevant in our assessment of education and its modern-day and future effects on health outcomes,” Durant wrote.

Zhuoer Lin , a PhD candidate in the YSPH Department of Health Policy Management, is the study’s lead author. Other authors were Justin Ye , a PhD student with the Yale Department of Economics; Heather Allore , professor of geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine, professor of biostatistics at YSPH, and leader of the data management and statistics core at Yale’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center; and Dr. Thomas M. Gill , Humana Foundation Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics) at the Yale School of Medicine, and of epidemiology (chronic diseases), and of investigative medicine, and director of the Yale Program on Aging.

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Xi Chen, PhD Associate Professor of Public Health (Health Policy) and Associate Professor at Institution for Social and Policy Studies; Affiliated Faculty, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC); Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Affiliated Faculty, Department of Economics
Heather Allore, PhD Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics) and of Biostatistics; Leader, Data Management and Statistics Core, Yale Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Internal Medicine; Co-director of the Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core of the Yale Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center for Precision Medicine focused on Health Disparities, Yale Transdisciplinary Collaborative Center for Precision Medicine ; Associate Director of Gerontologic Biostatistical Methods, Internal Medicine: Geriatrics; Senior Biostatistician and Epidemiologist, Internal Medicine: Rheumatology; Co-Director of Biostatistical Core, Internal Medicine: Geriatrics
Thomas M. Gill, MD Humana Foundation Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics) and Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases) and of Investigative Medicine; Director, Yale Program on Aging; Director, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center; Director, Yale Center for Disability and Disabling Disorders; Director, Yale Training Program in Geriatric Clinical Epidemiology and Aging-Related Research

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10 Fastest Online Community Health Promotion and Education PhDs

Key Takeaways

Accelerated PhD programs help professionals enhance community health during crises like COVID-19.
These programs focus on various specialties within health promotion and require a master’s degree for entry.
Courses cover diverse topics like epidemiology, health policy, and specific areas based on concentration.
The degree culminates in a comprehensive exam and dissertation , preparing graduates for leadership roles in public health.

Throughout 2020, the world has experienced a global pandemic not seen since 1918. The Coronavirus spread across the globe in record time and has, at last count, infected over 354 million people, with 5.58 million in the U.S. alone. As accelerated health promotion PhD can help public health professionals make a difference.

This virus has put Community Health Promotion and Education front and center in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Communities are looking to these professionals for education, recommendations, and health options.

Even in normal times, Community Health Promotion and Education professionals play an important role in the safety and health of communities through healthcare programs, health screenings, disease prevention, and more.

Best Health Degrees has researched some accelerated doctoral programs in the field and provided general information including estimated tuition costs (not including fees and other charges).

Our Method: Ranking the 10 Fastest Online Community Health Promotion and Education PhD Degrees

To rank the 10 Fastest Online Community Health Promotion and Education Ph.D. degrees, Best Degrees editors researched accredited, trusted programs of all kinds. From our initial pool, we ranked programs according to price, accreditation, reputation, and salary potential, using data from IPEDS and Niche, U.S. News and World Report, and other higher education rating publications.

1. Thomas Jefferson University

This hybrid PhD in Population Health Science degree from the Jefferson College of Public Health offers five specialization areas (Health Policy, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Health Behavior Science, Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research, or Population Health Intelligence).

You’ll need at least a master’s degree to apply to this program. Core courses include study in statistical methods, epidemiology, and research and design. Additionally, you’ll study population health, bioethics, health insurance economics, teaching, as well as U.S. healthcare organization, and more. Specialized coursework is dependent on the concentration you choose. Of course, a comprehensive exam and dissertation are required for this PhD.

Beyond the master’s degree, admission requires you to submit GRE scores, letters of recommendation, a resume/CV, and a personal statement. Tuition cost is $1,190 per credit hour, not including fees and other student charges.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report ranks this university #63 in Best Value Schools

2. Arizona State University

Here’s a Doctor of Behavioral Health online degree that will prepare you to assume a health education leadership role.

The program plan calls for 84 credit hours (14 classes) that will review population-based health, healthcare systems, measurement of health program performances and improvements, legal and ethical considerations, as well as a 240-hour internship. Completing the program requires you to complete a quality improvement project.

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of their undergraduate or master’s degrees, letters of recommendation, and a current resume/CV. Tuition runs between $543–$1,343 per credit hour.

Fast Fact: ASU ranks #42/676 in the Top Public Universities in America by Niche

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3. Trident University

You can earn an online PhD in Health Sciences from Trident University with either a Global Health or Health Policy and Administration concentration.

The 54-credit hour accelerated health promotion PhD program requires you to take courses in research and theory in health sciences. Depending on your specialization, you’ll take classes in Health Equity, Current Issues in Global Health Research, Epidemiology, Current Issues in Health Administration Research, etc. This doctorate will develop the necessary skills to become a health educator, scholar, or leader. The program calls for a comprehensive exam and dissertation.

You can apply for this program with either a conferred master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree (in a related field). A 3.0 GPA is required, GRE or GMAT scores, and other documents. Standard tuition is $990 per credit hour, with military tuition ranging from $800-$885, depending on status.

Fast Fact: Washington Monthly named Trident University one of its Best Affordable Elite Colleges

4. Indiana State University

The Doctor of Health Sciences (D.H.Sc) at Indiana State University is an online accelerated health promotion PhD degree program that is interdisciplinary in design.

You’ll complete 48 credit hours in core studies in Health Care Systems, Epidemiology, Organizational Informatics, Health Behavior Theories, etc. Additionally, you’ll be required to complete courses in teaching, including Teaching in the Health Professions, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Curriculum Fundamentals, as well as Instructional Design. Studies also include Research Methods, Proposal and Grand Writing, statistics, and more. You can expect to complete an internship along with a dissertation.

Tuition for online Indiana State University students is $554 per credit hour, plus additional miscellaneous fees and charges.

Fast Fact: Indiana State University was established in 1865 and was named one of U.S. News and World Report’s Most Innovative Schools

5. University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

If you’re currently working in healthcare and want to become a public health influencer, you’ll want to look at this Executive Doctoral Program in Health Leadership (DrPH) from UNC-CH’s Gillings School of Global Public Health.

A total of 46 credit hours are needed for this hybrid program which covers research and analytical methods, as well as professional development. Courses focus on studies in health policy and management, including a seminar on teaching policies and management in healthcare. PhD students are also required to complete a health policy course of study in Public Health Policy, Migration and Health, Health Reform, or others. A dissertation culminates the accelerated health promotion PhD degree.

The PhD tuition cost from 0-2.9 credit hours is estimated at $2,052 for NC residents and $4,173 for non-residents. Funding assistance is available for qualifying students. A master’s degree is required for admission.

Fast Fact: U.S. News and World Report ranks UNC-CH #2 in Public Health

6. University of North Dakota

This PhD in Indigenous Health is one of the more population-specific Ph.D.s on our list.

Sixty-credit hours are required for this evidence-based program which will prepare you to become a leader and educator in indigenous health from a tribal to a global platform. You can choose between two professional tracks in academia or working in indigenous communities.

Topics covered in this accelerated health promotion PhD include studies in research, health policy, ethics, leadership, and evaluation, etc. A publication-ready dissertation or portfolio is also required.

Among other admission requirements, a master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA is needed. Online tuition cost is estimated at $461 per credit hour regardless of residency.

Fast Fact: This is the world’s first health program concentrating solely on indigenous people

7. SUNY Brockport

While not a Ph.D. program, the MSEd in Education in Community Health Education from SUNY Brockport is a program that will specifically train you to serve as a community health educator.

The 42-credit hour accelerated health promotion PhD curriculum covers a wide range of public health education core topics. You’ll study environmental health, communication, community organization, health behavior, epidemiology, philosophy and principles in public health education, etc. Additionally, you’ll participate in a community health education internship and study research methods in health education. On completion, you’ll conduct a capstone project.

Academic year tuition ranges between $11,540-$23,560 depending on the state of residency.

Fast Fact: Ranks in the top 25 of U.S. News and World Report’s Top Public Schools

8. University of South Dakota

You’ll choose from four concentrations (teaching, scholarship, leadership, or advanced practice) with this online PhD in Health Sciences from USD.

As an example, let’s look at the curriculum for the teaching specialization. With this accelerated health promotion PhD track, you’ll study Adult Learning Theories, Advanced Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies for Adult Learners, and Healthcare Professionals as Academic and Clinical Educators, Practicum Experiences, and a Dissertation. If you’re unable to complete a dissertation, you can earn an M.S. in Health Sciences as a program option.

The minimum admission requirement for this degree is a bachelor’s with a 2.7 GPA. Tuition ranges from $337-$648 depending on state residency.

Fast Fact: USD is considered #148/676 in Top Public Universities in America by Niche

9. Radford University Carilion

This Doctor of Health Science at Radford University Carilion in Virginia is 100% online and will prepare you for a career in education or academia.

With this accelerated health promotion PhD program, you’ll cover subjects in communication, healthcare economic policy, research methods, ethics, population health, epidemiology, and more. You’ll also cover educational theory, curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation. A capstone project is required as well as a complete an oral presentation of the project and findings. This is a 42-credit-hour degree program.

Virginia residents pay an estimated $371 per credit hour and out-of-state students are charged $727 per hour.

Fast Fact: Among accolades for Radford University Carilion is its Best Colleges for Your Money recognition by Money

10. Loma Linda University

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health has an online accelerated health promotion PhD DrPH in Health Education program which emphasizes community health education.

Working with an advisor, this is an individually planned degree that’s ideal if you have a master’s in public health or a related field and are currently working in the profession. You’ll learn to conduct public health research, develop educational material and curricula, apply theories and methods to educational programming, and evaluate the success of such programming.

The degree requires 62-64 credits and takes approximately 3 years for completion. Tuition is published as $975 per credit.

Fast Fact: Loma Linda University has offered Public Health education and training since 1948

What is Community Health Promotion and Education?

Information and education are key to maintaining the health and well-being of any community. We have only to look at the COVID-19 global pandemic to witness Health Promotion and Education professionals in action.

The nation, states, cities, and towns turned to public health experts to learn the latest information on the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ways to mitigate the chance of infection (wearing masks, washing hands, social distancing, etc.).

Community Health promotion draws from a variety of disciplines to educate and promote healthy lifestyles. Health educators are behavioral social science experts who strive to change behaviors by promoting physical, psychological, medical, biological, and environmental sciences.

The role of public, community health promotion in America dates to the 18th century when laws were written to isolate and quarantine smallpox patients, in an attempt to stop the disease. In the 19th century, the promotion of sanitary living conditions was key in stemming diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and infection.

Today, we have access to a wide range of education and promotion designed to keep communities healthy. Community Health Educators play a vital role in organizing outreach programming, advocating for, and developing health campaigns, consistently evaluating the success of public health programs, etc.

Health Educators encourage individuals to take control of and improve, their health by developing programs offered through community health agencies, schools, churches, businesses, and more.

A Community Health Promotion and Health degree can lead to professional opportunities in academia, healthcare administration, community health promotion, wellness and fitness, disease prevention, and more. It’s also an excellent stepping stone for individuals wanting to pursue clinical careers.

What Does a Community Health Educator Do?

Community Health Educators (CHE) work in a variety of environments such as community health agencies, outpatient centers, hospitals, businesses and industry, and colleges and universities. The key word is “educator.” These health professionals teach behaviors that encourage and promote wellness and healthy living in communities or organizations.

Using collected data, CHEs assess community health needs, create health programs, develop educational materials, teach people management of health issues, and evaluate the effectiveness of the education. Beyond the educational component, CHE professionals can assist people in finding additional health information or services as needed.

Health Educators develop and manage outreach programs, serve as a liaison between the community and healthcare providers, and promote the importance of health activities such as health screenings, vaccinations, and available health programs.

Effective health educators will have strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at problem-solving, interpersonal communication abilities, analytical skills, etc.

How Much Can I Make with an Accelerated Health Promotion Ph.D.?

Salaries for Community Health Promotion and Education professionals will vary depending on where you live, your educational level, and where you work.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health educators can expect job growth of 11%, much faster than average, between 2018-2028. Salaries range for educators with a bachelor’s or master’s degree can earn between $42,710-$64,680, as reported by the bureau.

PayScale.com, an Internet business survey company, suggests those holding a doctorate degree can earn between $60,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on employment. Those with doctorates can work as teachers/professors, program directors, or training directors.

Indeed.com displays employment opportunities with salaries topping out at $118,000 per year (in a regional medical center). Cities with the highest salaries include Atlanta, Houston, NYC, Pittsburgh, etc.

In determining salary, you should always include additional compensation in benefits. Adding benefits such as paid time off, sick leave, retirement benefits, daycare options, sign-on bonuses, etc., can significantly raise your overall compensation.

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Barrett McBride, PhD, MCC, is a seasoned executive leadership coach, organizational development consultant, and leader.

At UC Davis, her current focus includes leading a team of senior consultants and coaches, evoking a servant leadership approach. “This team is composed of creative, multi-talented professionals who are at their best when they are free to use their considerable expertise in partnership with their clients, to create the most effective approach for each client and each engagement,” she says. “I do my best to create an environment for them to do their best.”

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Barrett founded the UC Davis Executive Leadership Coaching Program and the UCD Coaching Community of Practice.

Barrett received a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University. She holds a MA in Human Development, a MS in Organizational Development, and a BS in Business.

She is a Certified Master Coach (MCC) through the International Coach Federation, a Certified Coach Supervisor through the Coaching Supervision Academy, and holds numerous other coaching credentials. She is also on the faculty of an international coach training organization.

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