Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Public health concepts and strategies for communicating and administering health programs are among the main focuses of Walden University's B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness. Concentration courses address stress management, healthy behaviors, health risk assessments, nutrition fundamentals for all age levels, physical fitness principles, health communication theories, and marketing techniques for health promotion programs. In the core program, you will have the opportunity to study foundational and introductory topics in health informatics, healthcare delivery systems, environmental health, epidemiology, global health, and public health program planning and evaluation processes. The application of theories and concepts learned throughout the program is achieved in the final capstone course, where you will participate in a field study and examinef current literature to complete an extensive research project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in Walden University's B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness, you should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and an interest in nutrition and exercise. Applicants to Walden University's programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be an active member of the military or a veteran; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

To graduate from Walden University's B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness, you must complete 181 credits. This credit total reflects 45 credits in general education courses, 80 credits in core coursework, and 50 credits split evenly between concentration classes and electives. You must also take a five-credit capstone and a one-credit foundation course. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

Core Courses

• Foundations of Public Health
• Context of Healthcare Delivery
• Health Informatics
• Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare
• Environmental Health
• Human Disease and Prevention
• Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
• Public and Global Health
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis
• Public Health Education and Communication
• Introduction to Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Finance and Economics
• Planning Public Health Programs
• Evaluating Public Health Programs
• Public Health Policy for Social Change

Concentration Courses

• Personal Health and Wellness
• Nutrition Across the Lifespan
• Fit and Well: Core Concepts in Exercise Science
• Stress Management and Wellness
• Strategies for Health Communication and Wellness

Capstone Course

• Capstone in Public Health

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Walden University's B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness, you might apply for entry-level positions in the public or private sectors. You might be involved in nutrition, fitness, or disease prevention program development, coordination, or administration for hospitals, clinics, community health centers, government health agencies, or nonprofit health organizations. You could also plan and administer corporate fitness programs. Positions you could pursue include:

• Public health advocate
• Nutrition counselor
• Corporate fitness coordinator
• Health and wellness outreach coordinator

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

You might choose to pursue an advanced degree following completion of the B.S. in Public Health program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness at Walden University. In some cases, a master's degree might be required of those seeking to fill upper management or executive -evel positions. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Master's degrees you could pursue include:

• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
• Master of Science in Health Promotion Management
• Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.