UNLV School of Public Health: Concentration in Health Promotion

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Concentration in Health Promotion (18 Credits):

The Master of Public Health degree (MPH) is comprised of an 18 credit-required core for every student. The 18 credits represent the four primary areas of specialty offered in Public Health programs, plus one additional course entitled Fundamentals of Public Health.

Health Promotion-Advising Form

Students are required to take the following courses (15 credits):

Class	Number	Credits
Current Issues in Health Promotion	HED 700	3
Program Planning and Grant Writing	HED 720	3
Health Program Evaluation	HED 715	3
Practical Applications in Health Promotion	HED 735	3
Research Methods	EPY 702	3

And complete one additional course (3 credits) from the following:

Technological Tools for Health Promotion	HED 760	3
Methods in Health Education	HED 627	3
Stress Management	HED 607	3
Education for Sexuality	HED 629	3
Nutrition	HED 630	3
Health Studies of Dangerous Drugs	HED 635	3
Or other advisor approved courses from the pool of university-approved graduate level courses.	XXX	3

And must also complete a Capstone Project (3 credits):

Graduate Project in Health Promotion

HED 750