Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions >> Health Administration and Community Health department
21 hours
The health promotion and wellness minor prepares you for roles in community organizations, non-profits, and public health departments. Your focus area can include health promotion and wellness programs.
A variety of sites utilize health promotion knowledge and skills from this degree, including hospitals; local, regional, state, and federal health agencies; schools and colleges; insurance and private companies. The concepts of health promotion can benefit organizations by lowering absenteeism, increasing productivity, and managing health care costs. Individuals can benefit by improving personal health, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing overall satisfaction. This minor pairs well with other community and nutrition focused majors. A range of career options are available, including health educator, community health worker, health coach, health promotion coordinator, fitness specialist, and wellness coordinator. Graduates of the program have successfully pursued various positions.
Many courses in the minor have pre-requisites. Review course descriptions to ensure eligibility to enroll.
