MS
in Health Promotion Management
Student Information
"As an alumni of the health fitness management program, I am glad I chose AU. This program provides a well-rounded and multidisciplinary curriculum; fantastic opportunities to network with alumni and influential industry figures; and a great location in Washington, DC,that provides access to important health offices, libraries, and organizations." — Shea Van Horn, MS
For general AU student
information check out these links:
Academic Advisor
The Department of Health and Fitness has an academic advisor who works
with each student to tailor their academic program and discusses
issues of professional development. For more information contact The
Academic Advisor at 202-885-6279 or via E-mail
- healthfitness@american.edu.
Research in
Health Promotion
The faculty and professional staff of the Health Promotion Program
and the National Center for Health Fitness have been involved in research
for the last twenty years. They were one of the first to have examined
the relationship between participation in corporate health promotion
and the costs associated with health care utilization, absenteeism, productivity,
and health risks. The research was based on data obtained over the years
at the Army Materiel Command Health Promotion Program and other NCHF
contracts. This research has been presented in national and international
forums. All students have the opportunity to be involved in research
by working with the full-time graduate faculty.
Library Resources
AU Bender Library
For more information: (202) 885-3200.
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress, which primarily serves the U.S. Congress,
also welcomes the use of its facilities by researchers above high school
age. For more information: (202) 707-5000.
The National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is part of the National Institutes of
Health. A wide variety of health and medical information can be obtained
through research at the NLM. Students are strongly encouraged to take
advantage of this resource.
For more information: (301) 496-4000.
AU Computing Resources
The Office of Information
Technology (OIT) operates Eaglenet, a fiber-optic network that
provides network communications and gives students access to the campus
mainframe and the Internet.
For more information: (202) 885-2270. 885-2550 (OIT Hotline)
Career Center
The Career Center offers
career services and programs for all AU students and alumni through its
career planning, cooperative education, and recruitment services. There
are more than 55,000 full-time, part-time, and temporary job positions
listed annually, including more than 2,000 internships. In addition, the
Career Center hosts job fairs and career information programs throughout
the year. Take advantage of career planning tools such as self-assessment
tests, the career center resource library, weekly workshops, and walk-in
advisement.
For general information (202) 885-1804
Housing
Residential Life
and Housing Services (RLHS) is responsible for daily operations
in the on-campus halls. Off-Campus Housing at American University serves
AU students and the community by providing support to those looking for
housing.
For more information: AU Residential Life (202) 885-3370
Off-campus housing
(202) 885-3270
Student Health
The Student Health
Center staff provides primary outpatient medical care, including
gynecological services, first aid, allergy injections, and some immunizations.
Peer Health Educators offer programs to teach students how to achieve
healthy lifestyles.
