University of Pittsburgh School of Education

School of Education

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Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease

This track within the Master of Science degree focuses on training students to address the changing landscape related to chronic disease prevention and treatment, with an emphasis on the promotion and study of physical activity and health. This track will prepare students for careers focusing on prevention and treatment of chronic disease through modification of healthy lifestyle behaviors, and to pursue careers as part of a team of professionals to director prevention and treatment initiatives within hospital, community, commercial, and university settings.

Degree and Certification Options

Contact Information

School of Education Office of Admissions and Enrollment Management
5500 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
230 S. Bouquet St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
PHONE: 412-648-2230
FAX: 412-648-1899
EMAIL: soeinfo@pitt.edu
ONLINE (preferred): Inquiry Form
APPLICATION: Admissions Application

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"It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought - that is to be educated."Edith Hamilton