BS Health and Wellness
The Bachelors of Science Degree in Health and Wellness will enable students to work
in a variety of settings, including hospitals, healthcare, nonprofit organizations,
government, doctors’ offices, private businesses, industry, and colleges. The prevalence
and promotion of Employee Assistance Programs and wellness programs attempt to put
into place preventive measures and more healthful habits, with the intention of curtailing
the need for increased medical care and, thus, increased medical costs, which are
often reflected in health care premiums employers and employees pay. As wellness specialists,
graduates will teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. Graduates develop
and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. In
addition, corporate and community wellness workers collect data and discuss health
concerns with members of specific populations or communities.
Employment of Health and Wellness workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2014
to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be driven by efforts
to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people healthy
habits and behaviors and explaining how to use available healthcare services. Southern
Adventist University’s Health and Wellness degree program is accredited by the National
Wellness Institute.
Upon graduation, students with a 2.75 GPA or higher are eligible to apply to be a
Certified Wellness Practitioner. There are three steps to become a Certified Wellness
Practitioner: complete a certified Wellness Practitioner Application Online, send
Transcripts to the National Wellness Institute, and submit an application fee of $240.00.
Recognized nationally, the designation symbolizes an individual’s strong academic
preparation, professional competency in wellness programming, and commitment to continuing
education, scholarship, and professional development. The median annual wage for health
educators and community health workers was $43,840 in May 2015.
What can I do with a Health and Wellness Degree?»
BS Health and Wellness Sequence
BS Corporate/Community Wellness Management Sequences
Please check with the Catalog to verify that all class requirements have been met.