Overview

Department of Health Studies / Department of Health Studies is located in Washington, DC, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Nutrition education
(Certificate)	Nutrition education
Master of Science (MS)	Health promotion management	Health promotion management

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	46
Other Advanced Degrees	1

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Please visit the website: https://www.american.edu/cas/health/ Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

107

Applied

97

Accepted

64

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Please visit the website: https://www.american.edu/cas/health/
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of purpose, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

112

Total Graduate Students

2%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	4.46%
White or Caucasian	15%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.79%
Unknown	75%

Gender

Male (15%)

Female (84%)

Faculty

46

Total faculty

Full-time - 15

Part-time - 31

Male (10)

Female (36)

Location & Contact

Address 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
McCabe, Room 215
Washington, DC  20016
United States

Contact Dr. Anastasia Snelling
Chair, Health Studies
Email: healthstudies@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-3971

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