What Can I Do with a Major in...Health Promotion and Education?

Health Promotion and Education

Description of Major

This major prepares students to help improve the health of individuals and communities. Students are required to specialize in athletic training, community health or exercise and fitness.

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in public health departments, voluntary agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and education. A variety of jobs are available for health promotions and education graduates, depending on which emphasis they complete. Some job titles are listed below:

Activities Supervisor	Aerobics Instructor
Athletic Trainer	Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Community Health Center Director	Consumer Health Advocate
Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services	Director of Volunteer Services
Exercise Leader	Emergency Medical Services Coordinator
Fitness Instructor	Fitness Program Coordinator
Health Advocate	Health and Safety Officer
Health Club Manager	Health Communications Specialist
Health Consultant	Health Education Administrator
Health Education Office Manager	Health Educator
Health Information Specialist	Health Journalist
Health Policy Practitioner	Health Promotion and Wellness Coordinator
Health Scientist	Nonprofit Organization Administrator
Outreach Worker	Patient Advocate
Physician Assistant	Professor
Public Health Statistician	Public Relations Specialist
Research Assistant	School Health Educator
Sports and Fitness Program Director	Substance Abuse Educator
Teacher	Weight Management Specialist
Wellness Manager	Youth Camp Director

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

Additional Links

American Association for Health Education
            American Public Health Association
            Society for Public Health Education
            American School Health Association
            American College Health Association
            UC College of Education

This page last updated on June 1, 2006
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