Health and Wellness Major

Description: A program of study that prepares individuals to assume roles as health/wellness professionals in private business and industry, community organizations, and health care settings. Includes instruction in personal health, community health and welfare, nutrition, epidemiology, disease prevention, fitness and exercise, and health behaviors. Is Health and Wellness the right major for you?
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Health and Wellness Major

What Courses Do Health and Wellness Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Health and Wellness majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Disease Education
  • Drug Education
  • Exercise Science
  • Health
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition

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