American University Department of Health Studies

We have been dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for more than 40 years. Whether you want to make an impact in your community, within your company, or across the world, American University’s academically renowned Health Studies graduate programs provide transformative experiences that prepare you for diverse careers in the health sector. Whether you are looking to boost your current knowledge base with an online Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Education, pursue a fully online graduate program in Health Promotion Management or Nutrition, or immerse yourself in our on-campus programs located in Washington, D.C., we can help you achieve your goals.   In April 2025, we were proud to receive ACLM’s Health Professions Partial Academic Pathway designation for two of our graduate programs - the MS in Nutrition Education and the MS in Health Promotion Management. This designation gives students in these programs the opportunity to pursue becoming certified in lifestyle medicine post-graduation. If you would like to learn more about AU and the graduate programs and certificates we offer in the Department of Health Studies, please reach out anytime. We look forward to connecting!