Improve Health Outcomes with Confidence

Empowering healthier individuals and communities starts with the knowledge and tools to promote lasting change.

With the Certificate in Health Promotion from University of the Cumberlands, you can learn to support behavior change, encourage physical activity, and improve public health through effective assessment and program design. This fully online program offers the flexibility to learn on your schedule, allowing you to balance your career and education while advancing your expertise. Through focused coursework, you’ll explore key areas like social determinants of health, program evaluation, and real-world applications that improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Whether you're expanding your qualifications or pursuing certification, this flexible program helps you make a difference in today’s evolving health landscape.

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Health Promotion Certificate

The Health Promotion Certificate Program at the University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit-hour graduate-level online certificate designed to prepare students to master essential theories and practical application in the areas of health and fitness promotion. If you want to learn health promotion strategies such as positive behavior change facilitation and integrating physical activity for chronic disease prevention and intervention through health promotion program planning and evaluation for individuals and populations, this is the program for you.

Course Requirements

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Program Mission

The mission of the Health Promotion Graduate Certificate at Cumberlands is to equip professionals with the skills to plan, implement, and evaluate effective health and wellness initiatives.

Apply behavior change models to promote healthy lifestyles.
Understand how physical activity supports public health and chronic disease prevention.
Analyze the social and environmental factors that impact wellness.
Strengthen research, communication, and collaboration skills in a health promotion context.
Design and assess health programs for individuals and populations.
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Health Promotion Careers & Outcomes

*All statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Health Educator: $63,000

Health Educator: $63,000

Develops and implements individual and community health strategies.

Wellness Coordinator: $60,557

Wellness Coordinator: $60,557

Oversees wellness programs in all types of business, community, and healthcare settings. 

Community Health Worker: $51,030

Community Health Worker: $51,030

Supports health promotion at the local level through roles related to outreach and advocacy.

Fitness and Health Program Manager: $106,427

Fitness and Health Program Manager: $106,427

Designs fitness plans for diverse populations.

Public Health Specialist: $143,852

Public Health Specialist: $143,852

Focuses on initiatives that promote disease prevention and education. 

Patient Advocate: $50,267

Patient Advocate: $50,267

Work with patients to ensure they understand their options and the healthcare system.

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts

Learn more about the professors you will interact with in the Department of Health Sciences

Julia Chaney

Julia Chaney

Adjunct Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Julia Chaney

Contact Information

julia.chaney [at] ucumberlands.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Associate Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Contact Information

liz.christopher [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building, RM 213
Heather Killian

Heather Killian

Adjunct Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Heather Killian

Contact Information

heather.killian [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building

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