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Next Start Dates
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Course Based
Courses with a set schedule
February 27, 2023
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Tempo Learning
Go at your own pace
February 06, 2023
Transfer Credits
Up to 135 Credits
Explore our BS in Public Health - Health Promotion and Wellness concentration
Help individuals and communities—and even yourself—embrace a healthier lifestyle and achieve optimal wellness.
Explore nutrition, fitness, and health communication strategies. This concentration is ideal if you aspire to promote health literacy and wellness. Coursework is specially developed to prepare you for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
In this BS in Public Health concentration, you’ll learn to:
- Raise health literacy among individuals and populations.
- Understand fundamental wellness principles.
- Master best practices for the design and development of effective health promotion strategies.
- Build a body of knowledge that can be applied to a broad spectrum of health careers.
Program Savings
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden (Value: $16,485). The more you progress, the more you save . Plus, receive a $1,500 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
Two Ways to Learn
Choose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:
| Course-based learning | Tempo Learning® | |
|---|---|---|
| The standard, guided pace to earn your degree | The flexible pace, ideal for some students | |
| Time | Structured schedule | Flexible schedule |
| Pace | Deadlines to make steady progress | Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
| Tuition | Pay by the course | All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
| Support | Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree | Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
| Expert Walden Faculty | ✔ | ✔ |
| Payment Plans and Scholarships* | ✔ | ✔ |
*May not be available for all programs
With Tempo Learning, you may be able to complete your BS in Public Health degree in 25 months for under $25,000.*
* Based on the fastest pace of our top 25% transfer students. Your actual total program time and costs will depend on your individual pace and transfer credits. A student’s pace is usually determined by their experience with the subject, ability to work independently, and available time.
Curriculum
Degree Completion Requirements
- 181 quarter credits (1 semester credit equals 1.5 quarter credits)
- General education courses (46 cr.)*
- Core courses (80 cr.)
- Concentration (25 cr.)
- Elective courses (25 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.
*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-529-5933.
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $333 per quarter hour | $60,273 |
| Technology Fee | Per quarter | $165 | $2,640 |
| $62,913* |
Effective February 27, 2023
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $333 per quarter hour | $60,273 |
| Technology Fee | Per quarter | $170 | $2,720 |
| $62,993* |
*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
Curriculum
Degree Completion Requirements
The Tempo Learning® option1 is ideal for busy working professionals like you. Your progress is measured by the mastery or demonstration of skills, abilities, and knowledge in a particular area of study.
Each competency has been carefully designed by expert faculty with input from employers, with your education and future employment in mind.
- 180 quarter credits
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (80 cr.)
- Concentration courses (25 cr.)
- Elective courses (25 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.
*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an enrollment advisor at 844-767-9522.
The BS in Public Health program with a specialization in Health Wellness and Promotion includes the following competencies grouped within these Areas of Expertise.
Tuition and Fees
Progress at Your Pace. Control Your Cost.Walden’s Tempo Learning® programs follow a subscription-based pricing format. Students are billed a flat-rate for each 3-month subscription term. All pricing is represented in U.S. dollars and is subject to change.
| Program | Subscription Period Tuition | Subscription Period Technology Fee | Subscription Period Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health | $2,600 | $165 | 3-month subscription period |
Effective March 6, 2023
| Program | Subscription Period Tuition | Subscription Period Technology Fee | Subscription Period Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS in Public Health | $2,600 | $170 | 3-month subscription period |
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for this program. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify funding opportunities to help you pay for your education.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
Paying for Your Education
Our Enrollment Specialists can help you outline a plan and find resources for funding your education.
PROGRAM SAVINGS
New! Believe & Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now and earn one tuition-free course for every three courses you complete and pass at Walden (Value: $16,485). The more you progress, the more you save . Plus, receive a $1,500 grant at the beginning of your program. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
New! Believe and Achieve Scholarship™: Start classes now to complete four Tempo Learning® subscription periods and get your next one tuition-free as a reward for your progress. Contact an Enrollment Specialist to learn more.
Admission Requirements
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
- You are 21 years of age or older.
- You are less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits.
- You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
More information for international applicants.
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Disclosure
1Walden University’s competency-based options are priced as an all-you-can learn model, where students subscribe to three-month learning periods instead of paying for courses or credit hours. Walden offers monthly starts, the first Monday of every month, for the competency-based option.