Overview

This M.A in Health Education and Promotion from The City University of New York prepares students to meet the expanding need for health education professionals capable of working with the community in a variety of public, private, and professional settings.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the program may also find career opportunities as health advocates, program planners and evaluators, case managers, policy analysts and health administrators. This degree may also be suitable for individuals such as nurses, social workers, physician assistants or allied health personnel who wish to enhance their qualifications.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to sit for the CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) or MCHES exam (Master Certified Health Education Specialist), a national credential awarded by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

Students also may complete the degree program entirely online by taking online courses only. The online-only option is not available to students studying on an F1 Visa.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Health Education
History and Philosophy of Health Education and Promotion
Health Counseling
Organization and Administration of Health Education and Promotion Programs
Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education
Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Have completed an approved program of study with a minimum average of approximately B (3.0) in the major and B- (2.7) overall.
Submit three letters of recommendation (including one from a professor from your undergraduate degree program).
Submit a personal goal statement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18645 USD / full

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Out-of-State

18645 USD / full

≈ 18645 USD / full
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In-State

15510 USD / full

≈ 15510 USD / full

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Funding

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