We have been dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for more than 40 years. Whether you want to make an impact in your community, within your company, or across the world, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s academically renowned Health Studies programs provide transformative experiences that prepare you for diverse careers in the health sector.
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Health Studies
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Welcome to Health Studies
Our missionÌýis to educate and empower the next generation of leaders to enhance the health and well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities. We achieve this through innovative education including experiential learning, first-in-the-field graduate degrees, noteworthy industry partnerships, policy-change advocacy, and groundbreaking research.
Undergraduate Programs
Start your journey with comprehensive bachelor’s degrees in health studies:
Graduate Programs
Choose from some of the best health graduate degree options available today:
Unlock Your Career Potential with Health Studies
Projected job growth ranges from 6-29% for occupations in health, health education and services, and related management roles from 2023 to 20331.
What Do Health Studies Professionals Do with Their Degrees?
- Social Science Analyst: Conducts mixed methods research to identify needs of populations.
- Public Health Advisor: Conducting needs assessments, developing strategic plans, and designing evaluations.
- Health Program Director: Manage the operations and strategies of a nonprofit organization focused on health equity.
- Health Promotion Specialist: Designing and managing programs that encourage healthy lifestyles.
- Nutrition Educator:: Educating individuals, organizations, and communities on diet and nutrition to improve health outcomes.
- Public Health Analyst: Working with government agencies to develop and implement health policies.
- Epidemiologist: Studying the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations.
- Research Scientist: Conducting research to advance knowledge in health and medical fields.
Where Can You Work with a Health Promotion, Public Health, or Nutrition Education Degree?
Our alumni put their degrees and expertise to work in many different organizations, environments, and roles:
- American Liver Foundation:
National Manager Outreach & Education - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: Program Associate
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Public Health AdvisorÌý - Cigna: Senior Director, Customer EngagementÌý
- Enara Health: Nutrition Specialist
- Kaiser Permanente: Lifestyle Educator
- KPMG Consulting:
Advisory Associate, State & Local Government - Loudoun County Public Schools:
Family & Consumer Science Teacher - NFL Players Association: Wellness Coordinator
- National Institute of Health: Research AssociateÌý
- Noom, Inc.: Health & Wellness Coach
- Novo Nordisk: Diabetes Care Specialist
- Schroeder Institute Truth Initiative: Research Associate
- TriHealth: Supervisor Fitness & Well-being
- United Way of King County:
Senior Food Security Coordinator - USDA: Senior Technical Advisor, Child Nutrition
- USAID: Health Communications Specialist at USAID
- Vail Resorts: Wellness Coordinator
- Washington State Department of Health:
Certified Health Education Specialist
Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Graves
“Graduating from Â鶹ÊÓƵ has opened doors that I thought that I would only be qualified to walk through later in life. One of the things that was a pleasant surprise is the sense of community within Â鶹ÊÓƵ—and the Department of Health Studies—is second to none.â€
—Brandon Graves, MS Health Promotion Management, ‘20
Student Spotlight: Sara Kogon
“For me, part of the experience was to get the education and to add to my resume with a reputable program. And I wanted to be able to do it online. So that's why Â鶹ÊÓƵ really appealed to me. It was the [nutrition master’s] program with the highest pedigree that I could find, and it was also really flexible. Plus, I didn't have to take any prerequisites.â€
—Sara Kogon, MS Nutrition Education Student, '25
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2024). Field of Degree: Healthcare and related, Employment Projections Program. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved October 2024 fromÌý