Bachelor of Arts in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice
Health and Wellness Emphasis
If you are inspired to guide individuals and communities on the path to good health and overall wellness, then this track is for you!
Everywhere we look, new programs and businesses promote health and wellness across all ages and among diverse communities. This track will prepare students to work in a range of health-related careers, from healthcare to wellness programs to community health agencies. Students can select from a variety of courses that teach mindfulness, wellness through conscious food choices, and how to integrate into business and agency settings.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Students will assess the needs and the resources of diverse populations in practice settings to promote health and wellness.
- Students will plan health promotion and wellness programs for implementation in practice settings.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills that are essential to delivering wellness and health promotion programs or services.
- Students will utilize evaluation skills in measuring wellness and health promotion outcomes.
- Students will practice the application of ethical and professional standards in wellness and health promotion settings
SAMPLE COURSES
- HPS 405: Biology in Public Health
To read more about the course visit SAGE Journals - HPS 402: Corporate Wellness
- HPS 478: Public Health Nutrition
- Emphasis Options/Course Schedule
CAREER FIELDS
- Hospitals and clinics
- Businesses and companies
- Colleges and universities
- Community-based organizations
LEVEL OF MATH
MATH 107 or higher
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
4th Semester Proficiency
ADVANCED STANDING
Required in order to complete internship units and graduation. More information can be found HERE.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This major requires students to complete 6 units of practicum and 3 units of field work prior to graduation. Please see here for more information.
For more information about declaring this emphasis for your degree, contact an undergraduate advisor.
Send an email to coph-undergrad@arizona.edu