Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion
Department
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies
College
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Overview of the program
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion program is to prepare health education and promotion specialists who will have the skills and competencies to exhibit leadership in developing effective health education and promotion programs throughout the state. With such skills, graduates can make major contributions in improving the health of individuals and communities in Louisiana and beyond.
The goals of the degree program are to prepare professional who will be able to:
Concentrations
- Community Health Promotion
- Worksite Health Promotion
Strengths of the program
Southeastern Louisiana University is the only university in Louisiana to offer an undergraduate degree in health education and promotion. The health education and promotion program provides students an opportunity to work with nationally known faculty, participate in student research, and develop the prerequisite skills necessary to become a Certified Health Education Specialist.
- Curriculum based on the seven areas of responsibility for Certified Health Education Specialists
- Nationally recognized faculty
- Research opportunities
- Scholarship opportunities
- Opportunities to attend professional conferences
- One on one advising
Preparing for a job in the program
Students hoping to pursue a career in health education and promotion should:
- Develop good communication, interpersonal and decision making skills
- Acquire computer skills
- Seek membership in professional organizations, such as: American School Health Association, American Alliance for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, and Dance, and Louisiana for Physical, Health Education, Recreation, and Dance
- Participate in research opportunities
- Develop leadership skills through participation in school community organizations
- Value diversity
Careers in the program
A major in health education and promotion prepares students to work for the following types of organizations:
- State offices of public health
- Hospitals
- Health clinics
- Corporations with worksite health programs
- Non-profit organizations (Planned Parenthood, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association)
- Government agencies
- Schools (primary, middle, secondary)
- University wellness/health programs
- Wellness programs
Starting Salaries after completing the program (estimates only)
$25,000 to $40,000
Campus organizations and activities affiliated with the program
Organization for Health Promotion and Education
Related fields that might interest you
- Community health educator
- Prevention specialist
- Wellness counselor
- Worksite health coordinator
- Sexuality educator
- Patient educator
- Epidemiologist
- Health inspector
- Health teacher
- Wellness specialist
- Safety officer
How do I know this is the degree for me?
Common Strengths and interests of students in the program
Helpful qualities for Health Education and Promotion Majors include:
- Leadership skills
- Self-confidence and motivation
- Determination
- Good decision-making skills
- Good communication skills
- An ability to select the best course of action when facing many different factors
- Have the ability to work successfully with others
- Be a logical thinker who likes to solve problems
- Have good computer skills
- Desire to work with people
Contact Information
Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies
College of Nursing and Health Studies
SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus: Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 120
Telephone: 985-549-2129
Fax: 985-549-5119
Health Education and Promotion Program Coordinator:
Dr. Ralph Wood
Telephone: 985-549-2131
E-mail rwood@selu.edu
