Health and Well-being BA/BS Major

The customizable approach to the Health and Well-being program allows you to tailor the degree to your specific career goal.

Whether you see yourself in a hospital or recreational setting, or an aquatic facility, Health and Well-being can provide an academic pathway to make that dream a reality. Curricular space exists for you to take the additional electives necessary for admission into the graduate/professional program of your choice.

Foundation Coursework
All Health and Well-being students (BA and BS) complete foundation coursework centered on exercise and health promotion, health education and pre-health professions pre-requisite courses in the sciences and human development. These core concepts lay the groundwork for a variety of careers in the health sciences field.

Professional Coursework
All students complete a series of courses related to career exploration and hands-on learning. During freshman year, you will complete a course providing an in-depth examination into career options and the steps necessary to meet those specific career goals. By junior year, you will take a more robust career exploration course. To meet graduation requirements, you are required to complete a personalized capstone experience based on your specific career goals. This experience ensures that you gain an in-depth understanding of your chosen profession. You will gain practical knowledge thanks to capstone projects and hands-on learning opportunities, such as an internship or research experience.