Public Health: Health Promotion (B.S.) | Majors

Health Promotion Introduction

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Public health focuses on community health intervention and prevention. Just as a doctor treats a patient, public health professionals treat an entire population. Public health professionals learn about and prioritize significant health issues in a community and create interventions to improve health outcomes.

Professionals work in various settings such as governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, worksite wellness programs, schools, etc. The average salary for public health professionals in the U.S. is $72,000.

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Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Public Health Education and Promotion, start with one of the following courses:

HCA285 - Introduction to Healthcare Administration

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PUBH240 - Introduction to Public Health

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PUBH132 - Personal Health and Wellness

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PSYCH111 - General Psychology

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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Public Health Education and Promotion have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Public Health graduates enter a thriving market with job growth exceeding the national average, securing competitive roles in hospital systems, government agencies, and corporate wellness programs. This high demand ensures a stable and rewarding financial future as you work to improve lives at scale.

Common Career Paths

Prepare for versatile leadership roles such as Health Educator, Wellness Coordinator, or Program Planner while earning your nationally recognized Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. You will graduate with a high-demand skill set in data literacy and community partnership, ready to address critical issues like mental health and disease prevention.

Preparation for Grad School

Our curriculum provides a rigorous academic foundation that perfectly positions you for advanced study in Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Administration (MPA), or Health Behavior programs. You will gain the research experience and analytical depth required to excel in top-tier graduate institutions.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Health Education and Promotion

You will gain a competitive edge by learning to leverage AI to analyze population health trends and design evidence-based interventions for community well-being. By mastering these cutting-edge tools, you will be equipped to solve modern health challenges with greater precision and data-driven insight.

Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness

AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.