Health Promotion Management is an emerging discipline that helps people, organizations, and communities adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors in order to reduce chronic conditions and manage healthcare costs, which is becoming even more valuable as the healthcare system is navigating a global health crisis. As organizations and policymakers become more aware of the financial and social consequences of chronic conditions, the need for qualified experts in this field is greater than ever, especially in a global pandemic.

With an online Master of Science in Health Promotion Management from American University, you will learn to formulate and demonstrate effective, culturally competent health communication strategies across various mediums, channels, and organizations—as well as apply best practices in health promotion management to assess needs, make plans, monitor outcomes, and provide leadership. This program will prepare you to empower people and organizations to choose health-promoting behaviors, make a tangible difference, and emerge as a leader in the field with a passion to make a change in the lives of others.

With an understanding of human health and wellness, as well as the factors impacting individual and organizational health, you will be an asset to national and global organizations like the American Heart Association, the Mayo Clinic, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Now offered in a flexible online format that is designed to fit your schedule, this 30 credit-hour degree program can be completed in less than two years. Empower people to choose positive behaviors and make a tangible difference today.