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)

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Next Start Date: February 28, 2022

Transfer Credits: Up to 40 credits

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Better understand and address the many factors and influences on health and well being.
Prepare to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of men, women, and children in developing countries around the world.
Prepare to become an effective, ethical, and energizing leader in the local, national, or global healthcare promotion arena.
Explore a wide range of factors that influence health including psychology, public health, genetics, medical care, behavior, education level, social status, and the environment.
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.

A Personalized Guide to Completing Your Doctorate

Earning your online PhD in Health Education and Promotion requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

  • Map and Track Milestones: Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.
  • Meet Weekly Targets: No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.
  • Connect With Faculty: Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.
  • Access Helpful Resources: Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.

More about our PhD in Health Education and Promotion program

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.

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

Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 855-203-5779.

Tuition costs will vary depending on your previous education. Get in touch with a Walden Enrollment Specialist today at 855-203-5779, to learn more about tuition costs for this program and financial aid options.

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists 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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Exceptional Student Services

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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

Benefit from our 24/7 tech support, Writing Center, Career Services Center, and more.

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Relevant Curriculum

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

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

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the PhD in Health Education and Promotion program: Kentucky and Wisconsin.

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, https://www.hlcommission.org/.