Master of Science in Health Promotion Management

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.

At American University, our smart, passionate and engaged students and faculty focus their knowledge to create meaningful change. Our strengths in international service and public affairs inspire our sense of social responsibility and a dedication to cultural and intellectual diversity. We’re defined by our global perspective, practical idealism and a dedication to public service.

American University is a private, college-centered research university located in the nation’s capital. It was chartered by the United States Congress in 1893 to build public service, and is now home to a prestigious faculty, guest speakers and visiting world leaders who are influential practitioners and prominent thought leaders.

Join us in creating new opportunities for yourself while you help create a better world. Become part of the network of ambitious achievers, compassionate leaders and socially aware citizens at American University.

American University was recognized by Princeton Review, Best Colleges 2022, with the title of College Gets High Marks and ranked the following:

• #79 Best National School — U.S. News & World Report, American's Best Colleges 2022
• #91 Best Value School — U.S. News & World Report, American's Best Colleges 2022

Online Programs

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Online Student Experience

American University online programs are delivered through a format that’s convenient, flexible and portable. Like on-campus, students talk about their coursework and current issues with classmates, ask instructors questions and turn in assignments, but it’s all done via email, discussion boards, instant messaging and more.

Online courses at American University are as rigorous and challenging as their on-campus counterparts and taught by the same connected faculty members, influential guest speakers, and prominent lecturers. Interaction and communication with instructors and fellow students are essential components of the programs and academic success.

Online students have access to many support resources including new student orientation, a 24x7 help desk for technical issues, a student services coordinator, financial aid advisers and more.