Bachelor of Science [B.S] Health Promotion
- Students build skills to assess and address individual and community needs, organize community action and build coalition, and implement and manage health education programs.
- Graduates are prepared to work in multiple work environments. Schools, special districts, and clinical/healthcare settings employ health promoters to coordinate health programs. Companies need health risk appraisals and health screenings. Community and government agencies need policy, outreach, and mass media health campaign evaluators. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credentials are also available from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NHCEC).
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $14415 | $14415 | $14415 | $14415 |
| Health Insurance | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 |
| Compulsory Fees | $790 | $790 | $790 | $790 |
| Total Fees | $17622 | $17622 | $17622 | $17622 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1420 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 32 | 36 | 1 |
At UGA, the only minimum score requirements in place are the ones required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for admission to its research universities: that is, an SAT-CR of 430 and SAT-M of 400, or subscores of 17 on both the English and Math sections of the ACT.
Persons seeking admission to the University of Georgia Graduate School must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association or its international equivalent prior to the expected semester of matriculation with the exception of University of Georgia undergraduate students enrolled in linked bachelors/masters programs. Applicants should be ranked in the upper half of their undergraduate class. Applicants are responsible for submitting application materials required for admission. These items include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Application for admission
- Application-processing fee
- Transcripts
- Entrance test scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Any supplemental material required by the department