Health Promotion and Wellness, BS

Please note: Entry of new students into this program has been suspended as of Spring 2023.

As a graduate of the Health Promotion and Wellness, BS you will be able to:

Explain how best practices are developed based on the existing body of research evidence
Develop and evaluate effective health and human development programs
Describe the importance of community involvement in local programs, organizations and events
Recognize personal biases and explain the value of multiple perspectives and suspending judgment when interacting with others
Demonstrate confidence and competence in a professional setting

Consists of a minimum of 83 credits.

Premajor requirements, 38-43 credits

These courses may be taken before being “fully” accepted as an HPW major.

You must earn a “C-” or better in these courses.

HPW 320 - Developing Stress Management Programs Credits: 3
HPW 430 - Advanced Practicum in Health Promotion and Wellness Credits: 3 (Take two different HPW 430 courses)
HPW 445 - The Health Promotion Professional Credits: 1
HSW 250 - Wellness Retreat for Pre Professionals Credits: 1
HSW 300 - Programming, Promotion, and Advocacy Credits: 3
HSW 304 - Health and Wellness Coaching Credits: 3
HSW 312 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
HSW 410 - Promoting and Marketing Wellness Credits: 3
HSW 420 - Health Promotion Management Credits: 3
HSW 480 - Internship in Health Science and Wellness Credits: 6-12 (Take 12 credits)

If you are not “fully” accepted into the major, you will not be allowed to take 300 and 400-level HPW courses.

HSW 101 and HSW 480 are offered as pass/fail only. You must maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA through graduation.