Earn your BS in Health Promotion
Are you interested in helping individuals and communities improve their health and well-being? With a health promotion degree, you'll learn how to plan, design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health promotion programs targeted to at-risk and underserved populations.
Create your academic path
You'll find degree overviews, requirements, course lists, academic plans, and more to help you plan your education and explore your possibilities.
Current course list
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Why choose health promotion at Iowa?
- Well-rounded, prescribed curriculum focused on helping at-risk and underserved populations (e.g., clinical populations with chronic disease, older adults, pregnant women, etc.)
- Small class sizes
- Experiential learning opportunities available to build your skillset
- Scholarships available for strong students
Expand your career opportunities after graduation
Pair your major with a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC) certification to compete for jobs immediately after graduation.
Pair with a graduate degree to prepare for your future in one of many fields:
- Masters in Public Health (MPH)
- Masters in Health Administration (MHA)
- Masters of Science (MS)
Courses you can take in this major
- HHP:3200 Health Behavior and Health Promotion
- HHP:3430 Health Management & Administration
- HHP:4010 Behavioral & Clinical Assessment (with lab)
- HHP:4020 Health Coaching
- HHP:4020 Planning & Evaluating Health Interventions
Alumni spotlights
Emon Collazo
Amber Simone Francis
Karlen Lamp
“As a graduate of the health promotion program, I cannot say enough great things about the course offerings and professors! I started my career as a health educator providing one-on-one consultations to help individuals understand their health risks. With the education I received through the HHP track, I felt confident in addressing the many topics that arose. Each person is unique and I was well equipped to discuss their nutrition and exercise habits, SMART goals, and resources. I can now say I have worn many hats within the organization, including assisting in recruiting, hiring, training
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