Overview

Master’s graduates from the Health Promotion Sciences program from University of Connecticut develop competencies in health promotion, health education, and behavioral health to enhance the health of the population at the local, national, and global levels. With the skills and interdisciplinary knowledge you develop through your coursework, relationships with faculty mentors, and real-world research experience, you will leave ready for an impactful career in public health, community-based treatment and healthcare fields, worksites, and clinical and research settings, or for continuation into a PhD program.

Overview

In consultation with your faculty advisor, you will design a plan of study to meet your professional, educational, and scholarly goals. Two tracks are available:

Thesis Track (Plan A) emphasizes research and requires the completion of a research project and submission of a thesis. 30 total credits.
Project & Practicum Track (Plan B) emphasizes comprehensive understanding of health promotion, health education, and behavior change, primarily through advanced coursework and the completion of a project and practicum. 32 total credits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Education for At-Risk Populations
Health Program Planning & Evaluation
Critical Issues in Health Promotion Disease and Disability Prevention
Biostatistics for Health Professions
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a health-related field
Strong academic record in the sciences
Strong background in research

Match with graduate faculty research interests

Online Graduate School Application

Official Transcript(s) - Please have your official undergraduate and/or graduate transcript(s) sent directly to the Graduate School

Letters of Recommendation - 2

Personal Statement - Should succinctly communicate how your academic and professional goals align with the graduate program in Health Promotion Sciences and how these goals align with the research interests of one or more faculty in the Department

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41424 USD / year

≈ 41424 USD / year
Out-of-State

41424 USD / year

≈ 41424 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

19512 USD / year

≈ 19512 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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