Help People Live Healthier Lives.

The lifestyle choices we make today have a profound effect on the quality of our overall health in the years to come. During this unprecedented time, with individuals being concerned for their personal health, and the healthcare industry and government navigating a global health crisis, the online Master of Science in Health Promotion from American University, will give you the skills to empower people to choose health-promoting behaviors and policies.

You will graduate with a dual understanding of health science and management, positioned to assume a leadership role in the fight against cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, other leading causes of death, and even a global pandemic.

We are committed to supporting you and your educational goals, so we are offering a 10 percent cost reduction on spring courses this year. This savings will provide students with some financial relief during this difficult time and additional options for advancing their education.

Accolades, Benefits, and Highlights

• Founded in 1980, this is the first program in the U.S. to combine the concepts of health and wellness with the principles of business and management.
• Online convenience and flexibility that allow you to continue to work while completing your MS in Health Promotion in less than two years.
• Awarded the Distinguished Academic Program (2011) from the National Wellness Institute.
• Winner of the National Wellness Institute's Distinguished Academic Program Award (DAPA)
• Passionate faculty who are currently active in the field and are up-to-date on current trends, policies, initiatives, and research.
• A large alumni and professional network that you can leverage

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• A 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate work is recommended
• International students: A TOEFL score of 600 (or 100 on the Internet-based test), a minimum score of 68 on the Pearson Test of English, or a minimum IELTS score of seven (7) is required
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose

Prepare for Certifications

Graduates of the MS in Health Promotion may have the credentials to acquire certifications in Worksite Health Promotion from the National Wellness Institute—as well as the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification (if they have already completed the necessary undergraduate health education coursework).