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PhD in Health Education and Promotion

Capitalize on the growing need for health education professionals.

Walden University’s online PhD in Health Education and Promotion program helps address the growing need for health education professionals who can create, monitor, and evaluate health initiatives designed to prevent disease and help people live healthier lives.

With five focus areas to choose from that will help you gain specialized knowledge, this program helps prepare you to sit for certification exams including:

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

Fast Facts

Next Start Date: May 28, 2019

Limited-Time Offer: Receive a $5,000 grant, first residency without residency fee, and $500 doctoral residency air travel voucher if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on May 28, 2019.

Transfer Credits: Contact one of our enrollment advisors to learn more.

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Behavioral Health

Better understand and address the many factors and influences on health and well being.

Global Health

Prepare to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of men, women, and children in developing countries around the world.

Management and Leadership

Prepare to become an effective, ethical, and energizing leader in the local, national, or global healthcare promotion arena.

Population Health

Explore a wide range of factors that influence health including psychology, public health, genetics, medical care, behavior, education level, social status, and the environment.

Research

Focus on research in the field of HEP.

Walden’s PhD in Health Education and Promotion offers three tracks to choose from, depending on your prior education.

Choose Track I if you hold an MS in Health Education and Promotion; this is the shortest path to degree completion.
Choose Track II if you hold a Master of Public Health (MPH).
Choose Track III if you hold a master’s degree in an academic discipline other than the public health field.

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Career Options

The PhD in Health Education and Promotion program will help prepare you to advance in the field, working as a health educator in academic, clinical, community, or corporate settings, including but not limited to:*

State and local health departments
Schools and universities
Businesses and corporations
Community health agencies

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Entry Requirements

A master's degree or higher is required for entrance into this program. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts.

Your enrollment advisor will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes.

How to Apply

Our enrollment advisors are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted, or call 1-888-664-4547.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with an enrollment advisor today by calling 1-888-664-4547, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden's enrollment advisors are committed to helping identify and leverage opportunities for you to save money on your education.

Why earn your PhD in Health Education and Promotion at Walden?

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Walden faculty members are scholars, researchers, and distinguished leaders in their industries.

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Thrive in your degree program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

Relevant Curriculum

Coursework is based on the latest research and current best practices.

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Learn from Experts

Walden faculty members are scholars, researchers, and distinguished leaders in their industries.

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Exceptional Student Services

Thrive in your degree program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

Relevant Curriculum

Coursework is based on the latest research and current best practices.

Testimonials

Tony Capello

"I credit much of my success and ability to meet professional goals to the relevancy and quality of my studies at Walden."

Tony Capello | PhD in Public Health Graduate

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