Undergraduate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion Curriculum Requirements


Certificate Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion offers students an opportunity to examine and address community health problems and health-related issues from a holistic lens. Throughout this certificate, students will become competent advocates, leaders, and practitioners for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs across a variety of diverse settings. This certificate is composed of four unique courses that provide an introduction and hands-on application of concepts such as health education, behavior theory, program planning, community engagement and more. After successful completion of this certificate program, students will acquire the expertise and essential skills to effectively comprehend and modify individual, interpersonal, community and/or environmental factors that shape health-related behaviors.


Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

Certificate Curriculum Resources

KU students wanting to complete the undergraduate certificate in health education and promotion should develop a program plan with their academic advisor from their major department to ensure the certificate aligns with their career goals and academic program.