The program offers a Bachelor degree for student interested in working in the health and fitness fields.  The focus is on providing student with an educational background in health, fitness, and business with an emphasis on real-world rather than scholastic situations.  The minor is a good fit for students in the community leadership program.  Students in business programs may also want to minor in health promotion if they are interested in working in the insurance industry.  The health promotion degree can also be tailored for those students wishing to pursue an advanced degree in athletic training or physical therapy.

Health Promotion Program, Montana State University - Northern

A community health degree readies you to design, implement and evaluate wellness programs in corporate and community settings.

  • Earn a multifaceted community health degree that incorporates health and fitness, education, communication, psychology, and business management.
  • Gain hands-on field experience through the health promotion program's internship component.
  • Develop research and analytical methods needed to assess health and wellness program effectiveness.
  • Build a working knowledge of current health issues, business management techniques, and physical education practices.
  • Gain real-world experience in community health education and make valuable connections through an internship at a local business or organization.
  • Learn alongside other motivated students in small classes that promote discussion and collaboration.