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Public health education promotes the health of the general
public using a wide variety of methods in a wide variety of
settings. This major helps students acquire the skills and
abilities to develop, implement, and evaluate health
education programs in a wide variety of settings.

Our Curriculum is tailored to meet national competencies for
health educators.  A degree in health promotion prepares
students to sit for the National Certified Health Education
Specialist exam (CHES). The student must pass a national
credential exam to become CHES certified.
Career Salaries  

Bachelor's degree, average entry-level salaries range
from $25,000 to $35,000

Master's degree, entry-level salaries range from $30,000
to $50,000, depending on the agency involved and the
nature of the work

Environmental Health areas entry level salary range is
from $30,000 to $60,000


 

For More Information Please Contact

Michelle Holland

Health Promotion Advisor

(319) 273-5857

Michelle.Holland@uni.edu

WRC 241

Phone: 319-273-5857

E-mail: michelle.holland@uni.edu

 

  Career Options

State/Local Public
Health Agencies

Health Educator

Hospital Based
Wellness

Non-profit Health and
Wellnes

Fitness/Recreation
Center

Environmental
Health/Sanitation
Specialist

Food Inspector

Public Health Officer

Health Prevention
Specialist