Program Overview

Health Promotion and Wellness Management Online

Overview

Oswego's online wellness management program offers students a flexible, convenient way to pursue their degree. The coursework and faculty are the same as our on-campus program.

As the healthcare industry continues to expand, the job outlook for wellness management graduates is excellent. Our unique SUNY wellness management program combines fitness and health promotion disciplines along with business.

You can select a track focusing on wellness, worksite health promotion, etc. In addition to a broad liberal arts education, you can graduate with a foundation in health science/wellness, management and human behavior, and gain skills in needs assessment, program planning, program implementation and program evaluation.

You'll gain valuable real-world experience during your junior or senior year internship, which consists of 120 hours of supervised fieldwork. Choose from a wide variety of settings — including fitness centers, YMCAs, worksite health promotion programs, physical therapy offices, public health agencies, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and more.

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science

Earn Your Degree Your Way

Oswego's online programs offer a flexible option for both first-year and transfer students. Benefit from completing coursework at home while having access to industry-leading professors. Earn a degree from a highly respected institution at an affordable SUNY price point

Outcomes

With your Oswego degree, you’ll be eligible to sit for national certifications, including Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Trainer and ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist.

This multidisciplinary degree is unique in the SUNY system because it combines fitness and health promotion disciplines and business and prepares students to assume roles as wellness/health promotion and fitness professionals in private business and industry, community organizations, and health care and insurance agencies.

Career Opportunities

• Corporate fitness
• Corporate health promotion
• Club management
• Fitness instructor
• Graduate school
• Wellness coach

Program Resources

Dedicated Support Every Step of the Way!

Academic Planning Coordinators (APCs) specialize in helping online students meet degree requirements. Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, APCs provide personalized guidance to streamline your academic journey. They'll connect you with resources and ensure a successful online learning experience at SUNY Oswego.

Outstanding Educators for Online Success

Learn from the same expert faculty who teach on-campus. They design online courses to ensure accessibility and academic excellence.

Get the Help You Need to Succeed!

Access 24/7 tutoring, telehealth, virtual counseling, and tech support to succeed in both academics and personal challenges.