Growing emphasis on preventative health care is creating new
opportunities in the health care- and health and wellness-related industries.
Professionals with knowledge and training in health and wellness provide
support, encouragement, and education to help people live healthier lives and
prevent illness or injury. If you would like to broaden your knowledge and
skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and
wellness, then our online Bachelor of Science in Health and
Wellness may be just what you are looking for.
In
this program you will explore various approaches to health and wellness and
study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting field of health
science. Your coursework will focus on:
- Evaluating the scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care
- Discovering how to use your knowledge to educate individuals and communities
- Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills necessary for leadership positions throughout the health care field
- Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program is
designed to provide you with a solid foundation for careers in traditional
health settings such as hospitals, private medical offices, and public health
agencies.
In addition, opportunities may exist in newly emerging preventive
health services in corporate wellness centers, college health services,
insurance agencies, or pharmaceutical companies. Demand for health educators is
expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations due to the rising
cost of health care.
There is an increasing need for health professionals due to
health care reform and an aging and multicultural population. The Bachelor of
Arts in Health and Wellness explores the dimensions of health and wellness and
their relationship to health status and disease and injury prevention. Through
a holistic perspective, you study the implications of positive and negative
health practices impacting physical, social, occupational, emotional,
intellectual, spiritual, and environmental health. You will examine major
health risks and diseases affecting contemporary society, and explore the
principal ways to promote health and wellness through lifestyle and behavioral
change throughout the lifespan.
Health & Wellness Jobs & Career
Opportunities
When
you complete your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness degree, you will be
prepared for a career in which a broad background in healthy lifestyle
behavioral counseling is a must. This generalist degree prepares you for a wide
array of non-clinical, non-managerial positions. With a degree in Health and
Wellness, you will be able to guide individuals to change their lifestyle to
include a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and overall
wellness. Just a few of the many areas where you could pursue a career include:
- Community Health Organizations
- Advocacy Groups
- Wellness Centers
- Gyms
- Parks and Recreation
- Wellness Coaching or Consulting
- Worksite Wellness
Successful completion of this program by itself does not
lead to licensure or certification in any state, regardless of concentration or
specialization. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular
profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements prior
to enrollment. Requirements may vary by state. Further, a criminal record may
prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in
this field of study.
