This option focuses on theory, application, and practical skills aimed towards building a career in health education. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers in both private and public organizations. Through strategic coursework and a hands on internship, students will gain the necessary experience to be ready to work when they graduate. The Health Behavior and Health Education master's degree programs are designed to prepare researchers and practitioners for leadership roles in a variety of careers. Health promotion combines health education with related organizational, economic, or political interventions. These programs are designed to create behavioral or environmental changes that result in improved public health. Research and practice in health promotion may occur in a variety of settings such as school, community, worksite, or health care.