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B.S. in Health Promotion

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion affords students two tracks to choose from: Fitness and Wellness or Public Health. Students choosing Fitness and Wellness take courses such as Fitness Measurement, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics/Kinesiology, Motor Development and Learning. Students may also choose from free electives such as Coaching, Preventing and Care of Athletic Injuries, and Exercise Testing & Prescription. They pursue careers in fitness training/fitness management, coaching, and wellness, as well as graduate or professional schools for physical therapy, exercise science, and other similar professions.

Public Health majors take courses such as Introduction to Public Health, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health in Developing Countries, Community Health, and more. Student often choose to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and seek employment with municipalities, organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), hospital systems, and more.

Core Courses

  • Strategies for Healthy Living
  • Health Research Methods
  • Principles of Health Education
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Public Health and Fitness and Wellness Clusters

The Health Promotion Public Health cluster prepares students to serve as change agents as they integrate their knowledge in theory and social justice to public health practice and policy. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to promote the health of diverse populations through public health practice, health management leadership, research, community engagement, and service. This cluster emphasizes the importance of policy change in response to community needs and increasing access to programs that enhance health and wellness for diverse individuals.

The Health Promotion Fitness and Wellness cluster prepares students to advance community health through the creation and implementation of wellness programs that increase physical activity habits and shape healthy lifestyle behaviors of diverse individuals. The program emphasizes the critical ability to assess human movement, performance, and fitness across varied populations, preparing students to meet the needs of diverse communities. Graduates will be empowered and skilled in developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive programs tailored to individual and or community needs in multiple fitness and wellness contexts.

Student Outcomes

Monmouth health program graduates will be prepared to serve as leaders in fields that integrate health, wellness, and education; working with individuals, groups, and families in healthcare organizations and services, corporate health programs, education and at the local, state, federal or international level.

Career paths include working in healthcare agencies, managing sports or wellness centers, working in community health departments, teaching, and working in global nonprofit agencies or other public and private healthcare sectors.

Students can further their education by pursuing graduate degrees in areas such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, health and physical education, healthcare administration, public health and many others. Students intending to pursue careers as physicians or other healthcare professionals are encourage to explore the mentorship available through Pre-Health Advising

Undergraduate Research & Internships

Concern about personal health, healthcare, nutrition, fitness, community health, and complementary health therapies has increased greatly in recent years. A major in Health Studies or Health & Physical Education will open doors to entry level positions in a wide variety of health-related agencies as well as provide grounding for future graduate work. Health Studies majors may find employment in city, county, state, and federal government; nonprofits; social services; businesses; and educational institutions depending on their skills and experience.

Joining professional organizations related to your field or specific interest is always a good idea. Most have special reduced membership rates for students.