Curriculum Information Guide

Health Promotion and Wellness Degree Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Wellness through the School of Health Sciences is ideal for students who want an interdisciplinary approach to helping others achieve healthy lifestyles. Students will develop a strong foundation in administrative and technical skills to successfully implement health promotion and wellness programs. The pursuit of wellness in all dimensions of life - social, physical, emotional, occupational, intellectual, environmental and spiritual - is emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Graduates from the BS in Health Promotion and Wellness will acquire leadership, management, and collaborative skills to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the health promotion planning process. Graduates can work in local, regional and national settings and are also prepared for graduate-level programs in numerous health-related areas.

Typical Employment Opportunities 

• Public Health Educator
• Health Coach
• Corporate Wellness Coordinator
• Director of Fitness / Wellness
• Community Health Director
• Health Services Manager

Health Promotion and Wellness (BS) Program Outcomes:

• Graduates will use leadership, management, and collaborative skills to apply a multidisciplinary approach to the health promotion planning process through the incorporation of health enhancement interventions.  (Professional/Leadership)
• Graduates will serve as a health promotion resource by effectively promoting or advocating for healthy lifestyles and the profession in oral and written form through any variety of sources.  (Communication/Marketing)
• Graduates will apply knowledge and experience from course work in the arts, science, and humanities into the field of Health Promotion and Wellness.  (Knowledge)
• Graduates will demonstrate proficiency at interpreting one-on-one and group health assessments to achieve improved quality of life for themselves and the people they educate.  (Critical Thinking)