Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Undergraduate Program
Dig deep into the behavioral and social influences on health and disease
Corvallis Campus
Ecampus
Study how to improve the health of our communities
Learn about the social and behavioral determinants of health and disease across every life stage.
Help dismantle health disparities in Oregon and beyond.
As a health promotion and health behavior student, you have the chance to create a healthier, more equitable world.
Sample health promotion and health behavior option courses
- Evidence-based health promotion
- Health field experiences
- Planning and evaluating health promotion programs
With the health promotion and health behavior major option, you’ll
- Learn how to improve population health in diverse settings.
- Assist with programs that address health disparities and are intended to improve the health of diverse populations.
- Be prepared for many career opportunities in the areas of public health promotion, health behavior and disease prevention.
Study health promotion and health behavior online
This major option is also available 100% online through OSU Ecampus, consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report

Public health undergrad internship
Your internship can be completed in a variety of public health settings, including local health departments, federal governments, OSU Extension Service, international settings, nonprofit organizations such as schools, local shelters, clinics, hospitals, and other sites based on each student's own professional goals.
Careers in health promotion and health behavior
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics reports that employment in the health promotion and health behavior field is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
This growth is driven by the mission of instilling healthy behaviors in individuals and facilitating their access to necessary health care services.
Start with health promotion and health behavior to become:
*May require additional education and/or training.
- Certified health education specialist*
- Community health worker*
- College/university health educator*
- Grant writer/evaluation consultant*
- Health promotion agency director*
- Media advocacy specialist
- Patient navigator

Jordan Trippett, HPHB ‘22
“Jordan is a leader among her peers, developing a platform called Public Health Discord, a place for public health students to share resources at OSU,” says Karen Elliot, College of Health’s public health undergraduate internship coordinator.
From public health to medical school
Earn a bachelor’s degree in public health while setting yourself up for success in medical school.

Your path to a Master of Public Health degree
Start earning your MPH as an undergraduate student
If you’re an Oregon State undergraduate student, you may be eligible for the accelerated graduate program in health promotion and health behavior.
Explore other public health degree options
Contact us

Peer advisors
If you have questions regarding classes, student clubs or campus, our peer advisors would love to chat. Call or email them for advice.

Mikaela Swaim
Student Outreach and Support Coordinator
For questions about the program, application process or requirements, contact our COH recruitment team.

Accreditation
Our BS, MPH and PhD Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This distinction ensures your education meets the nationally agreed-upon standards developed by public health academics and practitioners.