Online Bachelor of Health Education and Promotion
Gain Career Ready Skills with an Online Health Education Degree
100% Online
2 Years
37 Major Credit Hours
$450 per Credit Hour
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Open Doors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education and Promotion
- Apply By: 01/11/2027
- Start Class: 01/11/2027
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.
Program Highlights
- Prepare to sit for the CHES® exam
- Gain knowledge in nutrition
- Jump start your Benedictine M.P.H. degree
- Transfer your credits
- Receive prior learning credits
- Study full-time or part-time
Online Health Education Degree Program Highlights
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)
Admissions Requirements
Apply for the Health Education Degree Quickly and Easily
Application Deadline January 11, 2027
Start Date January 11, 2027
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 enrollment counselor who can guide you through the decision and admissions process.
| Online Application Form | Apply Now |
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | An associate degree is preferred but not required. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or better from all colleges and universities previously attended is required. |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. |
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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 Requirements | Undergraduate international students must meet the following TOEFL or IELTS requirements:
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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 |
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| Total Credit Hours (Major) | 37 |
| Total Estimated Tuition (Major), Without Fees | $16,650 |
| Student Services Fee | $40 per credit hour |
| Other Costs to Budget For | Textbooks, 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.
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
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 CareersHighest-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:
- Assess, plan, design, implement and administer health education and promotion programs.
- Demonstrate evaluation and use of scientific information and research for evidence-informed practice.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the beliefs, values and behaviors for professional practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Our Faculty Sees You, Believes in You and Guides Your Journey
Our faculty members teach in the spirit of a storied Benedictine tradition of accompanying people through change. You’ll learn from distinguished instructors and industry leaders who mentor with humility and hospitality, listen before lecturing, and draw on deep experience to guide your growth. From the first day of class, all of our faculty know your name and provide steady support as you become the person and professional you’re meant to be.
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
Source
- 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.