Program Overview

Health and Well-Being Management Master of Science Degree

Overview

The MS in Health and Well-Being Management is a health and wellness degree that prepares students for a career in health and well-being program design, administration, and research. It is the perfect choice for those interested in going to medical or dental school or pursuing doctoral studies in nutrition, health promotion, exercise science, or public health.

Careers and Co-op

Typical Job Titles

• Director of Wellness
• Medical or Ph.D. student
• Health Educator
• Health Research Assistant/Coordinator
• Quality Assurance Technician

Curriculum

Health and Well-being Management, MS degree, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • WSHN-700: Research Methods in Health and Well-being (3 credits)
  • WSHN-701: Health and Nutrition Education and Evaluation (3 credits)
  • WSHN-702: Dissemination and Implementation Science for Health and Well-being (3 credits)
  • Statistics Elective* (3 credits)
  • Professional Electives (12 credits)

Emphasis Plan 1- Content Development, Implementation & Evaluation

• Recommended Electives:
  • EXSC-650: Exercise Physiology
  • EXSC-689: Topics in Exercise Science
  • EXSC-690: Exercise Science Research
  • HRDE-726: Technology and the Future of Work
  • NUTR-610: Integrative Approaches to Health
  • NUTR-650: Community Nutrition
  • NUTR-655: Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
  • NUTR-680: Global Food and Nutrition Perspectives
  • PHYA-729: Clinical Epidemiology
  • PSYC-713: Graduate Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC-716: Graduate Social Psychology
  • SERQ-723: Service Analytics
  • SERQ-747: Design Thinking and Creativity
  • STAT-672: Survey Design and Analysis
  • WSHN-720: Topics in Health and Nutrition
  • WSHN-799: Independent Study

Emphasis Plan 2- Health & Well-being Program Management

• Recommended Electives:
  • PROF-710: Project Management
  • EDLI-733: Instructional Design
  • EXSC-689: Topics in Exercise Science
  • HLTH-706: Leading Health Systems I
  • HLTH-718: Evidence-Based Management in Health Care
  • HLTH-725: Healthcare Strategic Marketing & Communications
  • HLTH-730: Health Care Financial Management I: Principles & Practice
  • HLTH-732: Health Insurance and Reimbursement
  • HLTH-733: Health Systems Quality and Organizational Learning
  • HLTH-736: Health Care Operations: Building High Reliability Systems
  • HLTH-746: Leading Health Systems II
  • HRDE-726: Technology and the Future of Work
  • HRDE-735: Leading Human Resources
  • HRDE-765: Diversity in Global Workplace
  • MKTG-761: Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
  • MKTG-772: Internet Marketing: Strategy & Tactics
  • SERQ-720: Strategic Foresight and Innovation
  • SERQ-722: Customer Centricity
  • SERQ-723: Service Analytics
  • SERQ-740: Leading Innovation
  • SERQ-747: Design Thinking and Creativity
  • STAT-672: Survey Design and Analysis
  • WSHN-720: Topics in Health and Nutrition
  • WSHN-799: Independent Study

Admissions and Financial Aid

• This program is available on-campus only.
• Offered: Full-time, Part-time
• Admit Term(s): Fall, Spring
• Application Deadline: Rolling
• STEM Designated: No

Application Details

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Satisfy prerequisite requirements and/or complete bridge courses prior to starting program coursework.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Entrance exam requirements: None
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• PTE Academic: 56

Facilities

• Nutrition Assessment Lab

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