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Online Bachelor of Health Education and Promotion

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Gain Career Ready Skills with an Online Health Education Degree

100% Online

2 Years

37 Major Credit Hours

$450 per Semester Credit Hour

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Open Doors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education and Promotion

Benedictine University’s online health education degree gives you the skills to foster awareness of positive health behaviors and promote behavior change. Through a curriculum aligned with national health education competencies, you’ll learn to develop sustainable health solutions that drive health equity in local and global communities.

Graduate eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam and take the next step in your career.

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Curriculum

Online Health Education and Promotion Courses for Today’s Careers

37 Major Credit Hours

120 Total Credit Hours

Health education and health promotion are broad topics, so our bachelor’s degree takes a comprehensive approach to the field. Course topics include health communications, health education planning, health coaching, health behavior theory, nutrition science and policy and wellness. You’ll gain the educational expertise and credentials required to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.

Course Highlights
  • HLED 3271 Health Education Planning
  • HLED 4369 Health Coaching Techniques
  • HLED 3363 Management of Health Initiatives
  • NUTR 2200 Nutritional Science (or NUTR 2364 Food Systems and Policy)
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Admissions Requirements

Apply for the Health Education Degree Quickly and Easily

Application Deadline August 25, 2025

Start Date August 25, 2025

From application to graduation, we want your experience at Benedictine to be a great one. When you’re ready to apply to your program, complete a free online application and provide the required documents. To apply for the bachelor’s degree in health education and promotion, you’ll need official transcripts showing at least a 2.5 GPA.

Call us at (866) 295-3104 or request information to speak with an admissions counselor who can guide you through the decision and admissions process.

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DegreeAssociate degree preferred but not required.
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Awarding of credit is determined through the process of transfer credit evaluation and/or program/departmental approval.


Students pursuing this major will need to complete general electives to fulfill the University requirement for 120 credit hours toward graduation.

Transfer CreditsContent uses the default font size
Credit for Work/Life ExperienceStudents can submit Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) portfolios for a maximum of 12 general elective credit hours.
  • Students must complete all requirements of the PLA program within one year of starting their degree program.
  • Only portfolios that demonstrate sufficient mastery of a course’s learning outcomes can earn credit.
International Admission Requirements

We welcome international students into the B.A. in Health Education and Promotion program. For admission, prospective international students must submit proof of English proficiency. Visit the Undergraduate International Admission page for more information about application materials, procedures and requirements.

Undergraduate TOEFL/IELTS RequirementsUndergraduate international students must meet the following TOEFL or IELTS requirements:
  • TOEFL Paper-Based Test: 550
  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test: 79
  • IELTS Exam: 6.5
Under certain circumstances, the English Proficiency requirement may be met without the official TOEFL or IELTS. Click here to review all requirements for undergraduate international admission.

Get Support for Your Journey to an Online Degree

At Benedictine University, we’re dedicated to assisting you throughout the admissions process. From the time you apply to your first week of class, an admissions counselor will work closely with you to aid your success. Visit our Admissions Hub to learn the steps you’ll complete to begin your online program, along with opportunities for students with transfer credits and military experience.

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Tuition & Aid

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Benedictine University’s online bachelor’s degree in health education and promotion is an affordable way to position yourself for advancement. We make it possible to invest in your education so you can elevate your salary potential and pursue rewarding new career opportunities.

Cost per Credit Hour$450
Total Number of Credit Hours37 major credit hours
Total Estimated Tuition$16,650
Additional Fees$40 per semester credit hour
Other Costs to Budget ForTextbooks, course supplies and loan fees are not included in the estimated tuition.

Proud to Support Our Military Students

Benedictine University is grateful for the service of the men and women of the U.S. military. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program and offer a Military Scholarship to active-duty and veteran service members. Additionally, our admissions team can help you make the most of the education benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Learn About Tuition and Financial Aid

We strive to provide valuable returns as you progress through your online program and career. To make your program cost-effective, we can help you explore financial aid options, scholarships, military benefits and more. Plus, learn how tuition reimbursement programs help you save money while earning a career-aligned degree.

Tuition Details

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Educate and Inspire Others About Improving Their Health

The health education and health promotion major helps you pursue roles in community and public health, corporate wellness, medical institutions, school health services and other wellness-focused organizations.

Benedictine University’s unique curriculum also offers insight into nutrition as a preventative tool for public health.

Explore Careers

Highest-Paying Industries for Health Education Specialists

Hospitals: State, Local and Private $82,870 2024 median annual wage1

Government $68,390 2024 median annual wage1

“I wanted a certification that would add value to and complement the work that I was already doing. CHES® was about enhancing my ability to serve our community more effectively. And never stop learning.”

–Janielle Bryan, Director of Community Wellness, Outreach and Strategic Partnerships at Drexel University

What You’ll Learn

In the online health education degree program, you’ll not only learn how to develop and implement health education programs to groups in need, but you will also learn to promote and coordinate health education services and act as a resource for communities and organizations. This major also provides insight into nutrition for disease risk reduction.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree in health education and health promotion, you’ll be able to successfully:

Follow Our Faculty to the Forefront of In-Demand Fields

Benedictine University’s faculty members bring tremendous professional experience to the classroom. As distinguished instructors and industry leaders, they commit to publishing new findings and pioneering new possibilities in their fields. Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive personal support throughout your online program.

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Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health

Faculty Spotlight: Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®

Dr. Krishna Bhagat is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health. Dr. Bhagat has experience managing large-scale research studies at an independent research company called NORC at the University of Chicago. She is also very passionate about addressing public health issues that affect societies across the globe and spent four years helping to develop, lead and teach an immersive Global Public Health program for undergraduate students.

Dr. Bhagat’s research interests include examining taken-for-granted public health ‘stories’ from a more critical lens so that we can work together to promote health in more holistic, effective, inclusive and safer ways.

Dr. Bhagat is also the on-campus student adviser and works closely with the Public Health Student Organization. She is happy to set aside time to speak with students about their career aspirations or opportunities to be involved in research or service projects in public health.

Education

  • Minor in South Asian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor’s in Sociology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor’s in Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master’s in Public Health – International Health and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Boston University
  • Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park

Flexible Online Courses That Foster Success

Benedictine University strives to provide a highly engaging experience to online students. We deliver courses via an easy-to-use learning management system that incorporates innovative instruction and helps students remain productive. Thanks to the asynchronous format of our courses, you can study when and where you prefer while getting the flexibility needed to meet your personal and professional responsibilities.

  • Take online courses of the same quality as our on-campus programs
  • Benefit from curricula rooted in the latest research and continuous improvement
  • Network with your instructors and classmates around the world
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Source

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Health Education Specialists.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm#tab-5.