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BS Health and Wellness

Why this degree at Southern?
A Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Wellness is the perfect field of study for those who want to become advocates for healthy living. This degree equips graduates to work in wellness coaching, corporate wellness programs, and community health organizations, or to pursue advanced degrees in public health, nutrition, or wellness management. With a strong foundation in wholistic health content, health risk evaluation skill and behavior change strategies, graduates are ready to promote well-being across diverse populations.

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


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