Mission Statement

MISSION OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION MAJOR
Health Promotion faculty members strengthen the profession of health promotion by providing student-centered, experiential learning in a challenging, positive academic environment which is nationally recognized for excellence by the Society for Public Health Education and the American Association for Health Education. Our program integrates theoretical concepts, creative research activities, ethical perspectives, an appreciation for the richness of global diversity, and community health outreach opportunities to best prepare undergraduates who are ready for graduate study or professional careers. Through collaborative, engaged learning experiences in assessing community health needs as well as planning, implementing, conducting, and administering health education and promotion strategies, graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in protecting and improving the community’s health.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Student learning outcomes for the major include, but are not limited to the following:

1. assessing individual and community need for health education and promotion;
2. planning health education and promotion strategies, interventions, and programs;
3. implementing health education and promotion strategies, interventions, and programs;
4. conducting evaluation and research related to health education and promotion;
5. administering health education and promotion strategies, interventions, and programs;
6. serving as a health education and promotion resource person;
7. communicating and advocating for health, health education, and health promotion.