MS in Public Health Education and Promotion计划为学生在美国发展最快的职业领域之一中的社区和公共卫生教育环境中的高级职业做好了准备。毕业生可以在公共卫生部门，州和联邦卫生机构，非营利组织，以及在疾病预防，药物滥用预防，青少年健康以及许多其他领域工作的其他社区卫生组织。学生准备参加由国家健康教育证书委员会（National Commission for Health Education Credentialing，Inc.）提供的认证的健康教育专家考试。
The M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion program prepares students for advanced careers in community and public health education settings in one of the fastest growing career sectors in the U.S. Graduates can pursue employment in public health departments, state and federal health agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other community health organizations working in areas including disease prevention, substance abuse prevention, adolescent health, and many other areas. Students are prepared to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.<br><br>The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to create and disseminate knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in health promotion, exercise science, and recreation professions. The department works to directly promote improved human performance and quality of life through evidence-based educational, recreational, and therapeutic interventions and programs.<br><br>The vision is for the department to be a national leader in promoting human performance and health-related quality of life for all. The department strives to build on the long-standing reputation for preparing excellent athletic trainers, public health professionals, physical education teachers, and recreation leaders.