N/A Read 7 reviews
Overview
The M.S. degree with a specialization in Health Promotion familiarizes students with the underpinnings of health promotion. Courses place an emphasis on prevention and areas such as worksite health promotion, college health promotion, and applied current research. Students gain an understanding of individual level behavior change; planning, implementing, and evaluating programs; community organizing and capacity building; environmental change; advocacy and health policy.
The Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky graduates are employed in a variety of settings such as worksites, schools, health departments, health/wellness related businesses, and colleges and universities. The program is designed to enable students to demonstrate the areas of responsibility and competencies based on A Competency-Based Framework for Health Education Specialists – 2010, making them eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Health Promotion
- Health Promotion & Behavior Change
- Planning Health Promotion Programs
- Research Techniques Applied to Kinesiology & Health Promotion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 1988 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- The University of Kentucky requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) on the Test of
- English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all applicants whose native language is not English
- (or who did not graduate from an accredited English-speaking College or University). The
- equivalent score on the computer version of the TOEFL is 213 and the internet-based test is 79.
- Applicants may also utilize the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to
- satisfy the language requirement. A minimum mean band score of 6.5 is required. Submitted
- scores must be no more than two years old.
Tuition Fee
To alway see correct tuition fees
-
International
33548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
33548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33548 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
13674 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13674 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lexington-Fayette
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content
Due for update
Updated over a year ago
Check the official programme website for potential updates.