marymount university school of health professions department of health and human performance
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Marymount University
School of Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Human Performance
The School of Health Professions
The School of Health Professions offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Health and Human Performance, Nursing, and Physical Therapy.
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance is a specific department within the School of Health Professions.
We offer the following degree programs:
- An undergraduate program in Health Sciences with tracks in: Health Promotion Pre-Physical Therapy Minor in Health Sciences
- A graduate program in Health Promotion Management
Health Sciences (B.S.) Undergraduate Program Options
The undergraduate program provides students resources for developing professional skills in exercise testing, physical activity leadership, and health promotion. Graduates are prepared for beginning administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in commercial and community health and athletic clubs, in corporate fitness and wellness programs, and for graduate study in Health, Exercise Science, or Physical Therapy.
In addition, qualified students may apply for an accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in Health Promotion Management.
Health Sciences (B.S.) Undergraduate Program Options
Health Sciences-Health Promotion Track (B.S.)This program reflects the growing national interest in prevention of disease through achievement of optimal health and physical fitness. The degree combines a liberal arts education with core courses designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the corporate, community, or commercial fitness and health professions.
For additional information regarding the suggested degree plan, go to: http://marymount.edu/cat/undergrad/programs/hpr.html#hpemphasis
Health Sciences (B.S.) Undergraduate Program Options
Health Sciences-Pre-Physical Therapy
Track (B.S.) The Pre-Physical Therapy track of the Health Sciences program is for the student planning advanced study in kinesiology, applied physiology, or physical therapy.
For additional information regarding the suggested degree plan, go to:http://marymount.edu/cat/undergrad/programs/hpr.html#ptemphasis
Health Sciences (B.S.) Undergraduate Program Options
Combined B.S./M.S. in Health Promotion Management Qualified students may apply to the M.S. program in Health Promotion Management in the 3rd year of undergraduate study. This option is available to Health Sciences students only and should be considered upon application to Marymount University.
For additional information regarding the suggested degree plan, go to:http://marymount.edu/cat/undergrad/programs/hpr.html#combined
Health Sciences (B.S.) Undergraduate Program Options
Minor in Health SciencesStudents majoring in other areas, such as Business and Psychology, may declare a minor in Health Sciences.
For additional information regarding the suggested degree plan, go to:
http://marymount.edu/cat/undergrad/programs/hpr.html#minor
Health Promotion Management (M.S.)
Graduate Program Option
The Master of Science in Health Promotion Management helps students explore both the why and the how of health behavior. The program aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills to function effectively as health educators who design, implement, manage, and evaluate health promotion and wellness programs in diverse settings - the workplace, schools, hospitals, and the community.
Health Promotion Management (M.S.) Graduate Program Option
The Health Promotion Management program isdesigned around competencies for graduate-levelhealth educators, which were developed by AAHE,SOPHE, and NCHEC. The degree is different than aMaster of Public Health (MPH) in that the HPMprogram does not require coursework inenvironmental health and focuses less onbiostatistics. However, there are many similarities between people who have a MPH and those whohave a MS in HPM.
Health Promotion Management (M.S.) Graduate Program Option
Health promotion specialists serve in a variety ofroles and job settings. The following are examplesof current career opportunities for those with a M.S.in Health Promotion Management:
- Educate about health in hospitals, insurance companies, managed care organizations, and corporations.- Create special projects covering various health topics such as prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and HIV/AIDS through national organizations such as the Council of Chief State School Officers and National School Board Association.- Monitor community health, collect and analyze data,and develop interventions in public health departments andfederal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC).- Partner with agencies such as the American CancerSociety, the American Heart Association, and ChildHelp USA.
Health Promotion Management (M.S.) Graduate Program Option
The HPM program preparesstudents to takethe certified healtheducation specialist(CHES) credential exam,which is the onlylicense or certificationcurrently available forpublic health or healtheducation personnel.The CHES examination iscompetency-based,and all the competenciesassessed on the exam arecovered by the HPMcurriculum.
For additional information regarding the HPM program, go
to:
http://marymount.edu/cat/grad/programs/hpr.html#hpm
For additional information regarding the CHES exam, go to:
The National Commission For Health Education
Credentialing
Full-Time Faculty and Advisors in the Dept. of Health & Human Performance
Dr. Michael Nordvall, Associate Professor and Chair Office: Ireton 12APhone: (703) 526-6876email: [email protected]
Dr. Michelle Walters-Edwards. Assistant Professor Office: Butler C26Phone: (703) 284-1597email:[email protected]
Ms. Kathy BeckOffice: Ireton 9email: [email protected]
School of Health ProfessionsDepartment of Health and Human
Performance
For more information, please contact us at:Marymount UniversitySchool of Health Professions2807 N. Glebe RoadArlington, VA 22207-4299
(703) [email protected]
Office Hours:Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Office Location:Butler Hall